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free-est

free-est is the superlative form of free.

Meaning of free

Adjective

free (comparative freer or more free, superlative freest or most free)

  1. (social) Unconstrained.
    • He was given free rein to do whatever he wanted.
    1. (social) Not imprisoned or enslaved.
      • Free Blacks
    2. (social) Generous; liberal.
      • He's very free with his money.
    3. (obsolete, social) Clear of offence or crime; guiltless; innocent.
      • My hands are guilty, but my heart is free.1679, John Dryden, Oedipus: A Tragedy, page 59
    4. (social) Without obligations.
      • free time
    5. (social) To be enjoyed by anyone freely.
      • a free school

See all 38 meanings of free

Questions about free-est

What is free-est the superlative form of?
Free-est is the superlative form of free.

Words near free-est in the dictionary

  1. free-divers
  2. free-dives
  3. free-diving
  4. free-dumb
  5. free-er
  6. free-est
  7. free-exercise clause
  8. free-fall
  9. free-fall time
  10. free-fall times
  11. free-fallen

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