Definitions and Examples of free, available, released
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not under the control or in the possession of someone else.
Example
The park is free for everyone to visit and enjoy.
Capable of being used or obtained; not already taken or in use.
Example
There are still some tickets available for the concert tonight.
To set free from confinement, captivity, or obligation.
Example
The prisoners were released from jail after serving their sentences.
Key Differences: free vs available vs released
- 1Free implies that something is not under anyone's control or possession, while available means that something is capable of being used or obtained.
- 2Available refers to something that is not already taken or in use, while released means that something or someone has been set free from confinement, captivity, or obligation.
Effective Usage of free, available, released
- 1Making Plans: Use available to describe things that are open for use or booking.
- 2Describing Possession: Use free to describe things that are not in someone's possession or control.
- 3Legal Context: Use released to describe someone who has been set free from confinement or captivity.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of taken are free, available, and released. Use free to describe things that are not in someone's possession or control, available to describe things that are open for use or booking, and released to describe someone who has been set free from confinement or captivity.
