Definitions
- Describing an action that is done willingly and without being forced or coerced. - Referring to a decision made by choice, without external pressure or influence. - Talking about an activity or service performed without expecting payment or compensation.
- Describing an action that is done without any restrictions or limitations. - Referring to a decision made without any external constraints or obligations. - Talking about something that is available without cost or payment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or decisions made without external pressure or coercion.
- 2Both words convey a sense of independence and autonomy.
- 3Both words can be used to describe actions that are not compelled by law or obligation.
- 4Both words can be used to describe actions that are done without expectation of reward or compensation.
What is the difference?
- 1Voluntarily emphasizes the willingness or choice of the person performing the action, while freely emphasizes the absence of restrictions or limitations.
- 2Voluntarily can be used to describe actions that are done for the benefit of others or for a greater cause, while freely is more commonly used to describe personal decisions or actions.
- 3Voluntarily can imply a sense of duty or responsibility, while freely implies a sense of spontaneity or lack of obligation.
- 4Voluntarily is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or contractual agreements, while freely is more commonly used in informal contexts.
- 5Voluntarily can also imply a sense of sacrifice or selflessness, while freely does not carry this connotation.
Remember this!
While both voluntarily and freely describe actions or decisions made without external pressure or coercion, they differ in their emphasis and connotations. Voluntarily emphasizes the willingness or choice of the person performing the action, often implying a sense of duty or responsibility. Freely, on the other hand, emphasizes the absence of restrictions or limitations, often implying a sense of spontaneity or lack of obligation. Voluntarily is more formal and can imply a sense of sacrifice or selflessness, while freely is more informal and does not carry this connotation.
