For free: meaning, definitions and examples

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for free

 

[ fษ”หr friห ]

Adverb / Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adverb

without payment

In a manner that does not require payment or cost.

Synonyms

at no cost, complimentary, for nothing, gratis

Examples of usage

  • You can download the software for free.
  • The event is open to the public for free.
  • She offered her services for free to help the community.
  • The museum is free for children under 12 years old.
  • He gave away the books for free.
Context #2 | Adjective

without charge

Not costing anything, provided without payment.

Synonyms

complimentary, costless, gratis, no-cost

Examples of usage

  • The concert tickets were free of charge.
  • We received a free sample of the new product.
  • The hotel offers free Wi-Fi to all guests.
  • She won a free trip to Paris.
  • The store was giving out free gifts.
Context #3 | Noun

no cost involved

Something that is given or provided without the need for payment.

Synonyms

complimentary item, freebie, gift, giveaway

Examples of usage

  • The company offers a free trial of their services.
  • The event is a fun day out for the whole family, and it's completely free.
  • The park entrance is free for all visitors.
  • She received a free upgrade to first class.
  • They are giving away free samples of the new product.

Translations

Translations of the word "for free" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de graรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคซเคผเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kostenlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gratis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะบะพัˆั‚ะพะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ za darmo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„กๆ–™ใง (ใ‚€ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ†ใง)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gratuitement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gratis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผcretsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ฃŒ๋กœ (๋ฌด๋ฃŒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุงู†ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdarma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zadarmo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…่ดน (ๅ…่ดน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brezplaฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณkeypis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะณั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒคแƒแƒกแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pulsuz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gratis

Word origin

The phrase 'for free' originated in the late 19th century as a colloquial expression in English. It is a combination of the preposition 'for' and the adjective 'free,' indicating something provided without cost or payment. Over time, the usage of 'for free' has become widely accepted in informal language, although some language purists argue that 'for' is redundant and prefer 'free' on its own. Regardless, 'for free' remains a common and understood phrase in modern English.