Free Hand

Pronunciation: /fri hænd/

Definitions of free hand

noun a hand that is not holding or restricted by anything

Example Sentences

A1 She drew a picture with a free hand.

A2 The artist painted the mural using a free hand technique.

B1 The designer was given a free hand to create the new logo.

B2 The chef cooked the dish with a free hand, adding ingredients as she pleased.

C1 The director gave the actor a free hand to improvise during the scene.

C2 The author wrote the novel with a free hand, allowing the story to unfold naturally.

adjective not controlled or limited by rules or regulations

Example Sentences

A1 She drew a picture with a free hand.

A2 The artist painted the mural with a free hand technique.

B1 The chef cooked the meal with a free hand approach, adding ingredients as she pleased.

B2 The designer created the logo using a free hand style, giving it a unique and personal touch.

C1 The author wrote the novel with a free hand, allowing the characters to develop naturally.

C2 The director filmed the movie with a free hand, giving the actors creative freedom to improvise.

Examples of free hand in a Sentence

formal The artist was given a free hand to create whatever masterpiece he desired.

informal I have a free hand in choosing which movie to watch tonight.

slang My boss lets me have a free hand at work, so I can pretty much do whatever I want.

figurative She was given a free hand to make decisions on behalf of the company.

Grammatical Forms of free hand

• past tense: freed
• plural: free hands
• comparative: freer hand
• superlative: freest hand
• present tense: free hand
• future tense: will have a free hand
• perfect tense: have had a free hand
• continuous tense: is having a free hand
• singular: free hand
• positive degree: free hand
• infinitive: to have a free hand
• gerund: having a free hand
• participle: a free hand

Origin and Evolution of free hand

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'free hand' originated from the practice of allowing an artist or illustrator to work without constraints or restrictions.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of art and creativity, the term 'free hand' has evolved to also mean having the freedom to make decisions or take action without being controlled or influenced by others.