Freedom

Pronunciation: /ˈfriːdəm/

Definitions of freedom

noun the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint

Example Sentences

A1 Freedom is the ability to do what you want.

A2 In some countries, people have more freedom than in others.

B1 The concept of freedom is deeply ingrained in democratic societies.

B2 Many people believe that freedom of speech is a fundamental human right.

C1 The struggle for freedom has been a central theme throughout history.

C2 True freedom comes from within, not from external circumstances.

Examples of freedom in a Sentence

formal Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in a democratic society.

informal I love the freedom of being able to work from home in my pajamas.

slang I feel so free when I'm cruising down the highway with the wind in my hair.

figurative True freedom comes from within, when you let go of all your fears and doubts.

Grammatical Forms of freedom

• past tense: freed
• plural: freedoms
• comparative: freer
• superlative: freest
• present tense: freedom
• future tense: will be free
• perfect tense: have freed
• continuous tense: is freeing
• singular: freedom
• positive degree: free
• infinitive: to free
• gerund: freeing
• participle: freed

Origin and Evolution of freedom

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'freedom' originated from the Old English word 'freodom' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'frijaz', meaning 'beloved, not in bondage'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'freedom' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of personal liberty, autonomy, and the absence of coercion or constraint.