Free:
1. Adjective - Not under the control or influence of another; able to act, speak, or think without constraint or hindrance.
2. Adjective - Not imprisoned or enslaved; at liberty; not subject to oppression or involuntary servitude.
3. Adjective - Not constrained, burdened, or affected by something; exempt from rules, obligations, or limitations.
4. Adjective - Given or available without charge or payment; costing nothing; not requiring compensation or payment.
5. Adjective - Not bound or restricted by a particular condition, criterion, or requirement.
6. Adverb - Without charge, cost, or payment; freely given or obtained.
7. Verb - To release, liberate, or set free from restraint, confinement, or captivity.
8. Verb - To make available without charge or payment; grant or allow access to something without cost.
9. Noun - Freedom; the state of not being under the control or dominance of another; the absence of constraints or obligations.
10. Noun - The state of not being imprisoned, enslaved, or oppressed; personal liberty; independence.
Etymology:
The word "free" can be traced back to the Old English word "freo," meaning "noble," "without restrictions," or "not in bondage." It originated from the Germanic language and is related to the Old High German word "fri," meaning "peace" or "love." The concept of freedom is deeply ingrained in various cultures and societies, symbolizing autonomy, self-determination, and the absence of restraints or limitations. In contemporary usage, "free" encompasses a wide range of meanings and contexts, emphasizing independence, liberty, exemption, availability, and lack of cost or payment.
