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Aug 16, 2011 · A friend claims that the phrase for free is incorrect. Should we only say at no cost instead?
Feb 2, 2012 · What is the opposite of free as in "free of charge" (when we speak about prices)? We can add not for negation, but I am looking for a single word.
Apr 15, 2017 · If so, my analysis amounts to a rule in search of actual usage—a prescription rather than a description. In any event, the impressive rise of "free of" against "f
Jul 7, 2018 · I want to make a official call and ask the other person whether he is free or not at that particular time. I think asking, “Are you free now?” does't sound forma
May 12, 2018 · Similarly, “free education” is funded by the state (which is ultimately financed by taxpayers) and taught in state-run schools called state schools whereas scho
Sep 20, 2023 · For example, imagine some food company decides to make their fruits permanently free. Online, you can "order" them (for free), but in person, what do …
Apr 4, 2016 · I don't think there's any difference in meaning, although "free of charges" is much less common than "free of charge". Regarding your second question about context:
May 10, 2019 · 8 "Free" and "on the house" both mean that you don't have to pay, but the inferred meaning is slightly different. If something is "free" it is without charge. For e
My company gives out free promotional items with the company name on it. Is this stuff called company swag or schwag? It seems that both come up as common usages—Google …
Mar 3, 2017 · 1 ' Free ' absolutely means 'free from any sorts constraints or controls. The context determines its different denotations, if any, as in 'free press', 'fee speech',