Basically like you’re being set free if you’re being set free you’re getting out of a place
Former definition meant “at no charge at all” but in 2023, “free” usually means that you need to make purchases or spend a specific amount of money in order to get something, meaning it is not free.
“Get a free contest entry by spending $500 in our merchandise store!”
What it ain't
Hym "Seriously. It ain't free. It ain't charity. It's a loan."
free when being used as a slang means to let go off.
“free that girl” basically: let her go or forget about her
“he’s not gonna free it, he keeps talking about it” basically: he’s not letting it go and he keeps talking about it