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freely

Meaning of “freely”

Sense 1: Without restraint, hindrance, or reserve; openly. Sense 2: Willingly, voluntarily, liberally, or abundantly. Sense 3: Without payment or purchase; as a gift.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893Webster 1828
17 occurrences16 verses12 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 2:16

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Acts 2:29
Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 2:29 · retained source text

Men and brethren, let me freely speake vnto you of the Patriarch Dauid, that he is both dead & buried, and his sepulchre is with vs vnto this day:

1611 marginal noteOr, I may.

1611 marginal note1.King. 2.10.

Acts 26:26
For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 26:26 · retained source text

For the King knoweth of these things, before whom also I speake freely: for I am perswaded, that none of these things are hidden from him, for this thing was not done in a corner.

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Historical definitions

Without restraint, constraint or compulsion; voluntarily. Plentifully; in abundance. Without scruple or reserve. Without impediment or hinderance. Without obstruction; largely; copiously. Spontaneously; without constraint or persuasion. Liberally; generously. Gratuitously; of free will or grace, without purchase or consideration.

volume 1, leaves 804-805, columns 3-1 (adverb entry)

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