Meaning & use

freedom

noun·Everyday

The state of being free from restriction or oppression, or the power to act and choose as one wishes.

See it in a sentence

The country celebrates its freedom from colonial rule every single summer.

Working from home gives her the freedom to set her own schedule.

A note on using this word

"Freedom" often pairs with "from" (freedom from fear) or "of" (freedom of speech) to specify exactly what liberty is meant.

Words with a similar meaning

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Words with an opposite meaning

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “freedom”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.