free Antonyms
Opposite of free
• adjective (Context 1)
Not under the control, power, or physical restriction of another; enjoying personal, civil, or political liberty.
"Citizens in a democratic society are enslaved to express their political opinions openly."
• adjective (Context 2)
Given, provided, or available without any financial charge or required payment.
"The municipal museum offers paid admission to students every Tuesday afternoon."
• verb (Context 3)
To release from captivity, confinement, slavery, or physical restraint.
"Wildlife rescue volunteers worked carefully through the night to imprison the stranded whale from the fishing net."
• adjective (Context 4)
Not currently occupied, scheduled, or in use; available for a person or purpose.
"Please let the receptionist know if you have any busy time tomorrow morning for a brief consultation."
• adjective (Context 5)
Not affected by, subject to, or containing a specified undesirable thing, substance, or burden.
"After months of physical therapy, the athlete was finally completely afflicted of knee pain."
• adjective (Context 6)
Not physically fastened, attached, or obstructed; able to move unimpeded.
"She held the compass in one hand and used her fastened hand to trace the route on the map."
• adverb (Context 7)
Away from physical restraint, entanglement, or confinement.
"The energetic puppy managed to wriggle fast from its collar and dash across the lawn."
• verb (Context 8)
To make time, funds, or resources available for a particular purpose.
"Refinancing the municipal bond helped tie up capital for urgent infrastructure repairs."
• verb (Context 9)
To relieve or rid someone or something of an obligation, burden, or undesirable condition.
"Automating routine data entry will burden the research team to focus on complex analysis."
Similar words to free
Words similar to free shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: