Synonyms

for free

Idioms

Without charge, gratis, as in You can't expect the doctor to treat you for free. [Colloquial; c. 1900]

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for free

It backed its outlook for free cash flow.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

For instance, if you decide you no longer want your device, it wouldn’t be as simple as returning it to Apple for free.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

The four-hour trips to and from Frosted Faces for free veterinary care became a regular part of our days.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Some businesses are given permits for free to help them compete with foreign firms that do not pay carbon costs.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Plus, once you start giving things away for free it’s a slippery slope.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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