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View usage for: phraseIf you do something or get something for free, you do it without being paid or get it without having to pay for it. [informal] I wasn't expecting you to do it for free. Why waste £250 when you could get it for free? See full dictionary entry for freephrase [v n PHR]You say that you will express a critical opinion about something for free when you want to emphasize how strongly you feel about it. [emphasis] I'll tell you one thing for free: I can't stand him. Synonyms: without charge, for nothing, for love, on the house More Synonyms of for free See full dictionary entry for freefor free in British English not standard without charge or cost See full dictionary entry for freefor free in American English US Informal without cost or payments; gratis See full dictionary entry for free Examples of 'for free' in a sentencefor free Dress like a haddock and get in for free.You can chat for free online.Earlier this month, business leaders called for free trade with Europe to continue.With just one code you can get yours for free.Why on earth should these organisations be able to use the park for free?We wanted to see how much she could get for free in one day.The demonstrations were led by students calling for free elections in the territory.You can also vote for free online.You can also advertise your vacancies for free online.Why would a consumer pay for something they can get for free somewhere else?So the club has no say over who can and cannot park for free.Employers can advertise for free online.And employers can post vacancies online for free.Companies can advertise vacancies for free on our website or phone our hotline.These are essential services and at some airports you get them for free.Return any unwanted ones for free.Culture Will there be new charges for free museums and exhibitions?So we got this wake-up call for free and would be foolish not to heed it.Five pro-democracy activists were arrested and jailed last year after signing a petition calling for free elections.Consumers can drive to out-of-town superstores and park for free.For free help online, see our website.Like all electric vehicles, the van is also exempt from the London congestion charge and qualifies for free parking. Additional synonymsShe does it for love – not money. Synonyms without payment, freely, for nothing, free of charge, gratis, pleasurably He said he'd do the repairs for nothing. Synonyms free, for free, without charge, at no cost, gratisDefinition without payment I'll give it you free, gratis and for nothing. Synonyms free, freely, for nothing, unpaid, free of charge, on the house, buckshee (British, slang) - for all the world
- for dear life
- for example
- for free
- for good
- for good measure
- for instance
Additional synonymsDefinition (usually of drinks) paid for by the management He brought them glasses of champagne on the house. Synonyms free, for free (informal), for nothing, free of charge, gratis, without expense |