Synonyms of free
32 similar words · 13 opposite words
Another word for free is quit. Other synonyms of free are unfettered and unconstrained. The opposite of free is bound.
Synonyms and similar words for free
adjectiveUnconstrained.
- unconstrainedNot constrained.
- unfetteredNot restricted.
- unhindered
- quitReleased from obligation, penalty, etc; free, clear, or rid.
adjectiveUpholding individual rights.
- nonauthoritarianNot authoritarian.
adjectiveWith no or only freedom-preserving limitations on distribution or modification.
- libreWith very few limitations on distribution or the right to access the source code to create improved versions, but not...
- free as in speechFree in the sense of having no restrictions; libre.
- free as in freedomSynonym of free as in speech.
adjectiveObtainable without any payment.
- free of chargeNot requiring any payment.
- gratisFree: without charge.
- costlessHaving no cost, or at least no cost paid for at the point of sale.
- feelessWithout a fee.
- free as in beerFree in the sense of costing no money.
adjectiveUnconstrained of identifiers, not bound.
adjectiveUnobstructed, without blockages.
- clearFree of obstacles.
- unobstructedNot obstructed.
adjectiveUnattached or uncombined.
- looseNot fixed in place tightly or firmly.
- unfastenedNot fastened.
- unsecuredNot physically secured; not fastened; not attached.
- unstapledNot stapled; loose.
adjectiveWithout; not containing (what is specified); exempt; clear; liberated.
adverbWithout needing to pay.
- for free
- for nothingFor free.
verbMore synonyms
- befreeTo make or set free; liberate; deliver; release.
- emancipateTo set free (a person or group) from the oppression or restraint of another; to liberate.
- let looseTo free; to release from restraint.
- liberateOften followed by from: to allow or cause (someone or something) to be free; to set free, to release.
- manumitTo release (someone) from slavery; to free.
- releaseTo free or liberate; to set free.
- unchainTo free; to liberate.
- unfetterTo release from fetters; to unchain; to let loose; to free.
- unshackle
Opposite of free
adjectiveUnconstrained.
adjectiveNot imprisoned or enslaved.
- boundThat cannot stand alone as a free word.
- enslaved
- imprisoned
adjectiveUpholding individual rights.
- unfreeNot free; lacking freedom, especially (historical) of a tenant who was bound to a manor.
- authoritarian
adjectiveWith no or only freedom-preserving limitations on distribution or modification.
- proprietary
- nonfreeNot free, not free of charge, that costs money, that must be paid for, that must be purchased; paid (as in paid...
adjectiveUnobstructed, without blockages.
adjectivePrivileged or individual; proprietary.
Meaning of free
- adjective Unconstrained.
- adjective Not imprisoned or enslaved.
- adjective Generous; liberal.
free in other languages
Questions about synonyms of free
- What is another word for free?
- Free has 32 synonyms on Word.ws, such as quit, unfettered and unconstrained.
- What is the opposite of free?
- The opposite of free is bound.
- What does free mean?
- Free means unconstrained.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: free (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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