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Freely vs Voluntarily - What's the difference?

freely | voluntarily | Synonyms |

As adverbs the difference between freely and voluntarily

is that freely is in a free manner while voluntarily is in a voluntary manner.

As an adjective freely

is free; frank.

freely

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) frely, freelich, from (etyl) .

Alternative forms

* (l) (Scotland)

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Free; frank.
  • Generous; noble; excellent; beautiful; lovely.
    • Derived terms
    *

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) frely, freliche, from (etyl) .

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a free manner.
    • Wine was flowing freely .
  • Without interference or restriction.
  • Of one's own free will.
    • I will freely help you.
    Related terms
    * frankly * openly * costlessly

    voluntarily

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a voluntary manner.

    • Antonyms

    * involuntarily