freeing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.making you feel free, especially by removing a worry or a difficult duty.
adj.providing a sense of liberation or release from psychological or social constraints.
Simple“Quitting that stressful job was a very freeing experience for her.”
In context“Admitting his mistakes proved to be a freeing moment, allowing him to move past the guilt that had hindered his progress for years.”
UsageUsually describes an experience, a feeling, or a decision.
SynonymsAntonymsconfiningrestrictive - 02 C1 Advanced
n.the act of letting someone or something go free.
n.the action of liberating or releasing an entity from confinement or control.
Simple“The freeing of the prisoners was celebrated throughout the city.”
In context“The sudden freeing of the market from government regulations led to a period of rapid but unstable economic growth.”
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'of'.
Teacher's tipIn everyday English, 'release' or 'liberation' is more common than the noun 'freeing'.
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“Tuesday | Justice secretary Alex Norris is due to present the government’s revised plans for the prisoner early release scheme, which includes a headroom review aimed at freeing up more space in the system.”