Is free a verb or adjective?

Answer 1

There are a few dictionaries that categorize the word 'free' as a noun, a word for 'free people'. Most dictionaries do not.

When the word 'free' is used as a noun as in "land of the free...", it can be considered poetic license; an abbreviated way to say "land of the free people...".

The word 'free' is considered an adjective, an adverb, and a verb.

• The noun forms for the adjective free are freeness and freedom.
• The noun forms for the verb to free are freer (liberator or emancipator), and the gerund, freeing.

Example sentences for the word 'free':

My prize was free tickets for a season at the ballpark. (adjective)

The stream was running free with the season's melted snow. (adverb)

It was time to free the bird from the rehab center. (verb)

Answer 2

Well, darling, "free" can be both a verb and an adjective. As an adjective, it describes something that costs nothing. As a verb, it means to release or liberate something or someone. So, next time you're wondering if "free" is a verb or an adjective, just remember it can do both.

Answer 3

Oh, dude, "free" can be both a verb and an adjective. As an adjective, it describes something that doesn't cost anything, like free samples at Costco. And as a verb, it means to release or liberate something, like when you free your pet hamster from its exercise ball prison. So, yeah, "free" is pretty versatile, like a Swiss Army knife of words.

Answer 4

Well, isn't that a happy little question! "Free" can actually be both a verb and an adjective, depending on how it's used. As an adjective, it describes something that is not controlled or restricted. As a verb, it means to release or remove restrictions. Just like painting, language can be a beautiful way to express yourself!

Answer 5

It can be used as either.

Adjective (free postage, free will, free state)

Verb (set free, free from captivity)

Answer 6

The word free is an adjective, as well as a verb. It can mean not in captivity, unrestrained, or it can mean without cost.