{"id":9013,"date":"2025-09-15T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=9013"},"modified":"2025-09-11T04:27:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T04:27:14","slug":"free-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Say Something Is Free in English"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Other_Ways_to_Say_Something_Is_Free\" >Other Ways to Say Something Is Free<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Free_of_charge\" >Free of charge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Complimentary\" >Complimentary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#On_the_house\" >On the house<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Gratis\" >Gratis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Gratuitous\" >Gratuitous<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#At_no_cost\" >At no cost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Free_ninety-nine\" >Free ninety-nine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Someones_treat\" >(Someone&#8217;s) treat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Vocabulary_and_Idioms_With_%E2%80%9CFree%E2%80%9D\" >Vocabulary and Idioms With &#8220;Free&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Freebie\" >Freebie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Freeload\" >Freeload<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Free-for-all\" >Free-for-all<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Free_rein\" >Free rein<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Free_spirit\" >Free spirit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Free_agent\" >Free agent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Freelance\" >Freelance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The word \u201cfree\u201d usually gets people\u2019s attention quickly! But do you know how to say that something is free using other words and expressions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will explain some common synonyms for \"free\" together with useful example sentences. After that, we'll look at some slang and idioms that use \"free\" in different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Ways_to_Say_Something_Is_Free\"><\/span><strong>Other <strong>Ways to Say Something Is Free<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_of_charge\"><\/span><strong>Free of charge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Neutral<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>All purchases include a t-shirt <strong>free of charge<\/strong>, while supplies last.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complimentary\"><\/span><strong>Complimentary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19050939\/other_ways_to_say_free_1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A complimentary breakfast platter in a hotel lobby\" class=\"wp-image-9017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19050939\/other_ways_to_say_free_1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19050939\/other_ways_to_say_free_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19050939\/other_ways_to_say_free_1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Formal<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Guests can enjoy <strong>complimentary<\/strong> tea and snacks in the lobby.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_the_house\"><\/span><strong>On the house<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Informal<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This expression is common in places like bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We\u2019re sorry about the mistake with your order. To apologize, your meals are <strong>on the house<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/useful-english-terms-and-expressions-for-bartenders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Useful English Terms and Expressions for Bartenders<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gratis\"><\/span><strong>Gratis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Neutral<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This comes from Latin and originally meant \"favor.\" But in modern English (as well as several other languages), it means \"free.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be used as an adverb or an adjective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My friend is letting me stay at his house <strong>gratis<\/strong> while I look for a new apartment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Gratis<\/strong> bottles of water were given to the people waiting in line outside.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gratuitous\"><\/span><strong>Gratuitous<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Formal<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you notice that the root word here is \"gratis\"?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We're offering <strong>gratuitous<\/strong> samples of our new product during the launch campaign.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The adverb form is \u201cgratuitously.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The company offers repair service <strong>gratuitously<\/strong> for one year after purchase.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_no_cost\"><\/span><strong>At no cost<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19051001\/other_ways_to_say_free_2-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A mental health counselor meeting with a client\" class=\"wp-image-9018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19051001\/other_ways_to_say_free_2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19051001\/other_ways_to_say_free_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19051001\/other_ways_to_say_free_2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19051001\/other_ways_to_say_free_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19051001\/other_ways_to_say_free_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Neutral<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The company offers mental counseling services <strong>at no cost <\/strong>to its employees.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you order a combo meal, you can upgrade your medium drink to large <strong>at no extra cost<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_ninety-nine\"><\/span><strong>Free ninety-nine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Informal<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a play on words, or a usage of words in a funny and clever way; \u201cfree ninety-nine\u201d sounds very similar to \u201c$3.99.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141859\/avatar_40.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">How much was that cap?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141601\/avatar_10.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\"><strong>Free ninety-nine<\/strong>! I used my reward points to pay for it.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Someones_treat\"><\/span><strong>(Someone&#8217;s) treat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Informal<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone says that something is \"their treat,\" it means they will pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Let's go get dinner. <strong>My treat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also treat someone <em>to<\/em> something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My mom <strong>treated me<\/strong> <strong>to<\/strong> ice cream because of the good score I got on my test.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vocabulary_and_Idioms_With_%E2%80%9CFree%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Vocabulary and Idioms With &#8220;Free&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freebie\"><\/span><strong>Freebie<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a casual word for something that costs no money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The first 100 people to buy a ticket will get a keychain or sticker as a <strong>freebie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freeload\"><\/span><strong>Freeload<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19051106\/other_ways_to_say_free_3-1024x646.jpg\" alt=\"A lazy man sleeping on a sofa while holding a television remote\" class=\"wp-image-9019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19051106\/other_ways_to_say_free_3-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19051106\/other_ways_to_say_free_3-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/19051106\/other_ways_to_say_free_3-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Freeloading is relying on someone else's help instead of working to get something on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>After a year without paying rent, Casey was finally kicked out of his friend's apartment for <strong>freeloading<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Freeloader\" is a noun for a person who freeloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Don't be a <strong>freeloader<\/strong>. If you want to enjoy the benefits of success, work to earn it yourself.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free-for-all\"><\/span><strong>Free-for-all<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a noun for a chaotic situation with no rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When the store opened on <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/black-friday-the-story-behind-the-sales\/-uHixoQUEe6iU6fnGkyf3Q\">Black Friday<\/a>, it was a <strong>free-for-all<\/strong> as customers rushed to get the best items on sale.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_rein\"><\/span><strong>Free rein<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Someone who has or is given free rein has the power to control or direct a situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The designer was given <strong>free rein<\/strong> to decide the look of the costumes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>CEOs don't have <strong>free rein <\/strong>over their companies; they need to meet with other high-level employees before making major decisions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_spirit\"><\/span><strong>Free spirit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a noun describing an independent person who thinks or acts without worrying about the opinions of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Min-Seo is a <strong>free spirit<\/strong>, which sometimes bothers her family, who are more conservative.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_agent\"><\/span><strong>Free agent<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Free agents are people who aren't officially connected to any group or organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When his contract expires, the star athlete will be a <strong>free agent<\/strong> and able to join any team in the league.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I decided to leave my company and become a <strong>free agent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freelance\"><\/span><strong>Freelance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Freelancing is working for others on a per-project basis instead of as a full-time employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Working <strong>freelance<\/strong> has given me a better work-life balance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Freelancers\" are what we call people who work this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This job is open to <strong>freelancers<\/strong> in the Los Angeles area.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everybody loves free! But as we've shown here, there are many ways to say that something doesn't require payment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to try using these words and expressions in a real chat? <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a lesson<\/a> with an Engoo tutor today \u2014 there are thousands of Engoo tutors around the world ready to chat with you 24\/7.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The word \u201cfree\u201d usually gets people\u2019s attention quickly! But do you know how to say that something is free using other words and expressions? 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