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- [free fawr awl]
- /fri fɔr ɔl/
- /friː fɔː(r) ɔːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [free fawr awl]
- /fri fɔr ɔl/
Definitions of free-for-all word
- noun free-for-all a fight, argument, contest, etc., open to everyone and usually without rules. 1
- noun free-for-all any competition or contested situation that is disordered, impulsive, or out of control: a free-for-all at the buffet table. 1
- noun free-for-all Informal. any enterprise or field of endeavor in which various companies, countries, participants, etc., compete without restriction: a price-cutting free-for-all among local stores. 1
- adjective free-for-all open to everyone. 1
- singular noun free-for-all A free-for-all is a situation in which several people or groups are trying to get something for themselves and there are no controls on how they do it. 0
- countable noun free-for-all A free-for-all is a disorganized fight or argument which lots of people join in. 0
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Origin of free-for-all
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1880-85
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Free-for-all
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
free-for-all popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for free-for-all
noun free-for-all
- melee — a group of diamonds, each weighing less than 0.25 carat.
- brouhaha — A brouhaha is an excited and critical fuss or reaction to something.
- riot — a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
- fracas — a noisy, disorderly disturbance or fight; riotous brawl; uproar.
- brawl — A brawl is a rough or violent fight.
Antonyms for free-for-all
noun free-for-all
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
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