freed

UK
/friːd/
US
/friːd/
freedadjective
UK
/friːd/
US
/frid/
Translations
She felt like a freed spirit after the retreat.
Она почувствовала себя раскрепощённым духом после ретрита.
The freed prisoner walked out of the gates.
Освобождённый заключённый вышел за ворота.
Definitions
Released from captivity, confinement, or slavery.
The freed prisoners were finally able to return to their families.
No longer subject to a particular obligation or restriction.
With the project completed, she felt freed from the constant pressure of deadlines.
freedpast participle
UK
/friːd/
US
/frid/
Functions as a past-participle adjective directly derived from the verb “free”.
Definitions
Released from captivity, confinement, slavery, or any form of restraint.
After years in prison, the newly freed man struggled to adjust to normal life.
freeadjective
Definitions
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
She felt free to express her opinions without fear of judgment.
Not or no longer confined or imprisoned.
The bird was finally free after being trapped in the cage for days.
Not subject to or affected by (a specified thing, typically an undesirable one).
The product is free from harmful chemicals.
Given or available without charge.
The museum offers free admission on Sundays.
Not occupied or in use.
Is this seat free, or is someone sitting here?
freeadverb
Definitions
Without cost or payment; gratis.
Children under twelve can enter free during the festival.
Without restriction or impediment; in a liberated or unrestricted manner.
After years in captivity, the prisoners were finally walking free.
freeverb

freed

Past Simple

freed
Past Simple
freed
Past Participle
freeing
Gerund
UK
/friː/
US
/friː/
Translations
He promised to free the hostages.
Он пообещал освободить заложников.
We need to free some time in our schedule.
Нам нужно высвободить немного времени в нашем расписании.
The new policy will free up resources for other projects.
Новая политика высвободит ресурсы для других проектов.
The prisoners were freed after the war ended.
Заключенные были освобождены после окончания войны.
Definitions
To release from captivity, confinement, or slavery.
The activists worked tirelessly to free the hostages from their captors.
To remove something that is obstructing or restricting.
She used a knife to free the rope that was tangled around the branch.
To make available for use by removing other commitments or engagements.
He decided to free his schedule for the weekend to spend time with his family.
To relieve someone from a duty or responsibility.
The manager agreed to free her from the project so she could focus on her studies.
freenoun
Definitions
People who are free; those not enslaved, imprisoned, or oppressed (used with “the”).
They fought so that the land of the free would remain independent.
(Sports) A free kick, free throw, or similar opportunity taken without opposition.
The striker scored directly from a free just outside the penalty area.