Freed: meaning, definitions and examples

General usage when someone or something is set free from confinement or restraint.

• The captured soldiers were finally freed after months of negotiations.
• The bird was freed from its cage.

Commonly used when someone or something is allowed to leave or go free, often from a formal or controlled situation.

• The prisoner was released after serving ten years.
• The new software update will be released next month.

Used when freedom is gained from oppression, captivity, or other forms of control, often implying a struggle or fight.

• The city was liberated by the allied forces during the war.
• She felt liberated after leaving her restrictive job.

Used often in historical, social, or legal contexts where freedom is granted from legal, social, or political restrictions.

• The Emancipation Proclamation emancipated thousands of slaves.
• Young adults who live independently are considered emancipated minors.

Used to describe someone or something that has been released from captivity, confinement, or a previous state of restriction. Often implies a personal or physical emancipation.

• The hostages were finally freed after two months of negotiations.
• She felt emotionally freed after sharing her story.

Commonly used in everyday situations to indicate the act of allowing someone or something to go free. It can refer to emotional, physical, or legal contexts.

• The zookeeper will release the animals into the wild once they are healthy.
• The new movie is set to be released next month.

Typically used in more formal contexts, often implying a significant act of freeing from oppression, restriction, or control. It has a strong connotation of breaking free from unwanted control.

• The rebels aimed to liberate their country from dictatorship.
• Women fought hard to liberate themselves from societal norms.

Often used in more casual or poetic contexts, this phrase means to liberate someone or something from confinement or bondage.

• After years of captivity, the bird was finally set free.
• He felt as if a huge weight was lifted off his shoulders when he was set free from his responsibilities.