free

/fɹiː/

noun

Meaning

Free transfer
The usual means of restarting play after a foul is committed, where the non-offending team restarts from where the foul was committed.

verb

Meaning

To make free; set at liberty; release.
To rid of something that confines or oppresses.

Synonyms

befree,

emancipate,

let loose,

liberate,

manumit,

release,

unchain,

unfetter,

unshackle

adjective

Meaning

(social) Unconstrained.
"He was given free rein to do whatever he wanted."
Obtainable without any payment.
"It's free real estate."
(abstract) Unconstrained.
(physical) Unconstrained.
Without; not containing (what is specified); exempt; clear; liberated.
"We had a wholesome, filling meal, free of meat. I would like to live free from care in the mountains."
Ready; eager; acting without spurring or whipping; spirited.
"a free horse"
Invested with a particular freedom or franchise; enjoying certain immunities or privileges; admitted to special rights; followed by of.
Certain or honourable; the opposite of base.
"free service; free socage"
Privileged or individual; the opposite of common.
"a free fishery; a free warren"

Synonyms

free of charge,

gratis,

unconstrained,

unfettered,

unhindered,

without

adverb

Meaning

Without needing to pay.
"I got this bike free."
Freely; willingly.

Synonyms

for free,

for nothing

noun

Meaning

(other ballgames) a kick in which a player may kick the ball without interference from the opposition. Such a kick may be awarded for a foul by the opposition, or earned by a player such as by taking a mark.
The usual means of restarting play after a foul is committed, where the non-offending team restarts from where the foul was committed.