free from

ADJECTIVE

devoid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bare barren lacking vacant

WEAK

bereft deficient denuded destitute innocent needed sans unprovided with void without

Antonyms

STRONGEST

full

WEAK

complete filled

VERB

drain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bleed consume deplete diminish divert dry empty exhaust pump reduce sap siphon strain suck tap use up

STRONG

abate bankrupt catheterize debilitate decrease devitalize dissipate draft evacuate expend fatigue finish impoverish lessen milk quaff spend swallow tax waste wear weary withdraw

WEAK

bleed dry draw off drink up filter off get last drop get rid of gulp down pump out suck dry tire out wear down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

build expand extend fill grow increase invigorate strengthen

STRONG

energize enlarge hoard keep raise refresh save

WEAK

pour

Example Sentences

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The former vice president of Costa Rica is calling for a selection process free from any preferential treatment for women.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Pratt has an edge ... but it’s not free from doubt at this point,” Yaroslavsky said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

"What we're showing is brain aging can be reversed, to help people stay mentally sharp, socially engaged and free from age-related decline."

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

"The river has a right to perform its natural functions and be free from pollution," said Councillor Elissa Swinglehurst, who signed the charter on behalf of Herefordshire Council.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

His eyes pop as he pulls it free from the clouds of tissue paper.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

free from

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