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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the free" is technically correct and usable in written English, however it is very ambiguous and can mean different things in different contexts
For example, you could use it in a sentence such as: "The free food giveaway was a great success." In this sentence, "the free" is referring to the fact that the food was given away for free.
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the free
adjective
Unconstrained. social
Exact(60)
"Only the free talking.
The free towels?
The Free Press, 1999.
"That's the free market".
It's the free market".
This is the free level.
— with the free smartphone app.
The result: the free sample!
Many praise the free food.
Like the free bus pass".
The free dance is Friday.
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