Freeing

Pronunciation: /friːɪŋ/

Definitions of freeing

verb the action of releasing or liberating someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She is freeing the bird from its cage.

A2 I enjoy freeing my mind by going for a walk in nature.

B1 The therapy session was focused on freeing the patient from past traumas.

B2 The new software update is freeing up a lot of storage space on my computer.

C1 The artist's work is known for its ability to evoke emotions and freeing the viewer's imagination.

C2 The activist dedicated her life to freeing oppressed communities from systemic injustices.

Examples of freeing in a Sentence

formal The new legislation aims at freeing up more resources for public education.

informal I love the feeling of freeing myself from all responsibilities on the weekends.

slang Dude, that concert was so freeing, I felt like I was on top of the world.

figurative Letting go of the past can be like freeing yourself from chains holding you back.

Grammatical Forms of freeing

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

Origin and Evolution of freeing

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'freeing' originates from the Old English word 'freogan' which means to liberate or set free.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'freeing' has evolved to encompass not just physical liberation but also emotional and mental freedom. It is now commonly used to describe the act of releasing oneself or others from constraints or limitations.