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freely

UK/ˈfɹiːli/ US/ˈfɹili/ fairly common

adverb

1.

in a free manner

  • “the painting featured freely brushed strokes”

Origin

From Middle English frely, freelich, from Old English frēolīc (“free, freeborn, glorious, stately, magnificent, noble, beautiful, charming”), equivalent to free + -ly. Compare Middle Low German vrilik, vrigelik (“free”), Middle High German vrīlich (“free”).

Phrases

  • at will
  • breathe freely

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