Free facts for kids

The word free can mean different things, depending on what you are talking about. It often relates to not having to pay for something, or having the ability to do what you want without being controlled.

What Does "Free" Mean?

The word "free" has a few main meanings. Let's explore them!

Free Things: No Cost!

When something is "free," it usually means you don't have to pay any money for it. Someone is giving it away, and they don't expect anything in return.

• A "free sample" is a small amount of a product you can try without buying it.
• "Free shipping" means you don't pay extra to have something delivered.
• A "free concert" is a music show you can attend without buying a ticket.

Free People: Having Freedom

When we talk about living things, like people or animals, "free" means having freedom. This means you can choose what you want to be or what you want to do. You are not being told what to do by someone else.

• A "free person" can make their own choices about their life.
• A "free bird" can fly wherever it wants, not kept in a cage.
• "Freedom of speech" means people can say what they think without being stopped.

"Free" in Other Ways

The word "free" can also be part of names or special terms:

• Free software is computer software that anyone can use, share, and even change. You don't have to pay for it, and you have the freedom to adapt it.
• Free County (called Franche-Comté in French) was a region in France a long time ago.