Basic Details
Word: Freed
Part of Speech: Verb (past tense of "free")
Meaning: To have set someone or something free; to have released from captivity or control.
Synonyms: Released, liberated, unbound
Antonyms: Captured, confined, restrained
Idioms and Phrases
- Set free: To allow someone or something to be free. Example: "After the storm, the sailors were finally set free from the island."
- Freed from worry: To be relieved of concerns or anxieties. Example: "When she heard the good news, she felt freed from worry about her exam."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The dog was freed from the chain and ran joyfully across the park.
Example 2: After many years, the prisoners were finally freed and returned home.
Example 3: She felt freed from her fears when she started speaking in public.
Fun Fact
The word "freed" comes from the Old English word "freo," which means "free" or "exempt." It has been used in the context of liberty since ancient times.
Famous Quote
"It is better to be free than to be a slave." - Jose Marti
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "freed" mean?
a) To be captured
b) To have set free
c) To be tied up
d) To be confused
Answer: b) To have set free
2. Which of these is a synonym of "freed"?
a) Relaxed
b) Liberated
c) Captured
d) Hidden
Answer: b) Liberated
3. Which word is the antonym of "freed"?
a) Released
b) Confined
c) Unbound
d) Liberated
Answer: b) Confined
4. Which sentence uses "freed" correctly?
a) She freed the bird and watched it fly away.
b) He freed at the concert after singing.
c) They were freed the food from the table.
d) The teacher freed a lesson to the students.
Answer: a) She freed the bird and watched it fly away.
5. Which idiom means to allow someone to be free?
a) Set free
b) Cold as ice
c) Caught off guard
d) In the same boat
Answer: a) Set free
