freedom
Freedom is the state of being able to act, speak, or think without being controlled by anyone else. In a legal sense, it refers to the specific rights and liberties protected by a government or laws.
Examples
3 of 5Children enjoy the freedom of playing outside during the summer.
Kids have the liberty to play outdoors in the summer months.
The new law protects the freedom of the press and media outlets.
The legislation ensures that newspapers and news stations remain independent.
I love the freedom of being my own boss.
I like that I can make my own decisions at work.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the Statue of Liberty; she represents 'freedom' and is a symbol of being 'free'.
Quick Quiz
The constitution of the country guarantees ____ of religion to everyone.
Correct!
The correct answer is: freedom
Examples
Children enjoy the freedom of playing outside during the summer.
everydayKids have the liberty to play outdoors in the summer months.
The new law protects the freedom of the press and media outlets.
formalThe legislation ensures that newspapers and news stations remain independent.
I love the freedom of being my own boss.
informalI like that I can make my own decisions at work.
Political freedom is a fundamental concept in modern democratic theory.
academicThe idea of being politically independent is central to democracy studies.
Our company gives managers the freedom to set their own project budgets.
businessThe business allows managers to decide how to spend their project money.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
freedom of choice
the opportunity to choose between different options
set someone free
to release someone from a cage or prison
freedom of movement
the right to travel or live where you want
Often Confused With
Liberty often refers to specific legal rights, while freedom is a more general personal state.
Free is usually an adjective or verb, while freedom is the noun form.
Usage Notes
Use 'freedom' to talk about the general concept of being free. It can be used as an uncountable noun (e.g., 'we want freedom') or a countable noun when referring to specific rights (e.g., 'the five freedoms').
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the adjective 'free' when they need the noun 'freedom'. For example, saying 'I want my free' instead of 'I want my freedom'.
Memory Tip
Think of the Statue of Liberty; she represents 'freedom' and is a symbol of being 'free'.
Word Origin
From the Old English 'frēodōm', where 'frēo' means not in bondage and '-dōm' indicates a state or condition.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, 'freedom' is considered a core value and a basic human right often cited in national constitutions.
Quick Quiz
The constitution of the country guarantees ____ of religion to everyone.
Correct!
The correct answer is: freedom
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