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feeling free

feeling free is the present participle and gerund of feel free.

Meaning of feel free

Verb

feel free (third-person singular simple present feels free, present participle feeling free, simple past and past participle felt free)

  1. (idiomatic) To feel able without giving offense.
    • The co-pilot didn't feel free to speak up to the pilot in the cockpit.
  2. You have my permission.
    • While you're babysitting, feel free to open anything in the spirit cupboard.
  3. You have my permission.
    • "Can I take a look at the draft you've prepared?" / "Feel free."

Questions about feeling free

What is feeling free the present participle and gerund of?
Feeling free is the present participle and gerund of feel free.

Words near feeling free in the dictionary

  1. feelin'
  2. feeling
  3. feeling around
  4. feeling bad
  5. feeling for
  6. feeling free
  7. feeling in one's water
  8. feeling in one's waters
  9. feeling like
  10. feeling like death
  11. feeling like oneself

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