Words / B1

FREED-uh-m/ˈfriːdəm/

Freedom is the right to do or say what you want without being limited: freedom of speech; freedom of choice; fight for freedom. Liberty is a more formal or political twin. Free is the adjective: a free press. Freedom from fear / poverty means not having that problem. Freedom to + verb. Do not write “a freedom of speak” — use of + noun, or to + verb.

Meaning

The right to do or say what you want without being limited.

Examples

• “People want freedom to choose their own jobs.”
• “Campaigners marched for freedom of speech.”
• “The law protects freedom of the press.”

Good to know

freedom of speech / choice. freedom to + verb. freedom from + problem. Adjective: free. Formal twin: liberty.

Near in meaning

liberty

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