freely

[free-lee]

adverb

1. in a free manner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of freely¹

before 900; Middle English freliche, Old English frēolīce. See free, -ly

Example Sentences

And with less frequent bars on trading on material nonpublic information, bad actors could more freely trade on that information for longer periods of time, at the expense of shareholders.

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Under an agreement known as the Compact of Free Association, Palau gives the US exclusive military access in exchange for Washington's extensive aid, including Palauan citizens' ability to live and work freely in the US.

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But what happens when water cannot circulate freely and becomes trapped inside these cramped spaces?

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"When you get into a sport like this it boosts your self-confidence, you can move more freely and you tend to take part in community activities," he said.

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It’s a reality at the heart of Thanksgiving, when celebrants pass anecdotes around the table as freely as the cornbread dressing and pumpkin pie.

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