for free
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Meaning · English
without paying any money
Literally: in exchange for nothing
Register: neutral
Examples
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “for free” mean?
without paying any money Literally: in exchange for nothing
Is “for free” formal or informal?
for free is generally neutral.