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- [free-hwee-ling, -wee-]
- /ˈfriˈʰwi lɪŋ, -ˈwi-/
- /ˈfri.wiː.lɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [free-hwee-ling, -wee-]
- /ˈfriˈʰwi lɪŋ, -ˈwi-/
Definitions of freewheeling word
- adjective freewheeling operating in the manner of a freewheel. 1
- adjective freewheeling (of a person) moving about freely, independently, or irresponsibly. 1
- adjective freewheeling (of words, remarks, actions, etc.) unrestrained; irresponsible: Loose, freewheeling charges were traded during the argument. 1
- noun freewheeling a device in the transmission of a motor vehicle that automatically disengages the drive shaft whenever it begins to turn more rapidly than the engine. 1
- noun freewheeling a form of rear bicycle wheel that has a device freeing it from the driving mechanism, as when the pedals are stopped in coasting. 1
- verb without object freewheeling (of a vehicle or its operator) to coast with the wheels disengaged from the driving mechanism. 1
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Origin of freewheeling
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; freewheel + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Freewheeling
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adjective
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freewheeling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
freewheeling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for freewheeling
adj freewheeling
- separate — to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
- nonpartisan — not partisan; objective.
- sovereign — a monarch; a king, queen, or other supreme ruler.
- self-sufficient — able to supply one's own or its own needs without external assistance: The nation grows enough grain to be self-sufficient.
- autonomous — An autonomous country, organization, or group governs or controls itself rather than being controlled by anyone else.
verb freewheeling
- skate — a person; fellow: He's a good skate.
- sail — an area of canvas or other fabric extended to the wind in such a way as to transmit the force of the wind to an assemblage of spars and rigging mounted firmly on a hull, raft, iceboat, etc., so as to drive it along.
- drift — a driving movement or force; impulse; impetus; pressure.
- cruise — A cruise is a holiday during which you travel on a ship or boat and visit a number of places.
- slide — to move along in continuous contact with a smooth or slippery surface: to slide down a snow-covered hill.
adjective freewheeling
- coasting — the land next to the sea; seashore: the rocky coast of Maine.
- sailing — an area of canvas or other fabric extended to the wind in such a way as to transmit the force of the wind to an assemblage of spars and rigging mounted firmly on a hull, raft, iceboat, etc., so as to drive it along.
- gliding — to move smoothly and continuously along, as if without effort or resistance, as a flying bird, a boat, or a skater.
- cruising — Present participle of cruise.
- carefree — A carefree person or period of time doesn't have or involve any problems, worries, or responsibilities.
Antonyms for freewheeling
adj freewheeling
- subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
- dependent — To be dependent on something or someone means to need them in order to succeed or be able to survive.
- subservient — serving or acting in a subordinate capacity; subordinate.
- unclear — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
adjective freewheeling
- methodical — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
- biassed — a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned: illegal bias against older job applicants; the magazine’s bias toward art rather than photography; our strong bias in favor of the idea.
- enslaved — Simple past tense and past participle of enslave.
- expensive — Costing a lot of money.
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