Aug 16, 2011a friend claims that the phrase for free is incorrect. Feb 2, 2012what is the opposite of free as in "free of charge" (when we speak about prices)? May 12, 2018similarly, “free education” is funded by the state (which is ultimately financed by taxpayers) and taught in state-run schools called state schools whereas schools that charge tuition.
Jul 7, 2018i 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 formal. Apr 15, 2017if 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 "free from" over the past 100 years. Sep 20, 2023for example, imagine some food company decides to make their fruits permanently free. Them (for free), but in person, what do you do?
May 10, 20198 "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. Apr 4, 2016i don't think there's any difference in meaning, although "free of charges" is much less common than "free of charge".
My company gives out free promotional items with the company name on it. Mar 3, 2017in the context such as "free press", it means libre from censorship, "gluten-free" means libre from gluten and so on. Then there is "free stuff", why is the same word used?