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Freelance
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Simple meaning
What does Freelance mean?
Working independently for different clients.
Dictionary definition
Working independently for different clients rather than for one employer.
Example sentences
Freelance in a sentence
easy
She does freelance design work.
medium
He decided to freelance after leaving the company.
hard
Freelance work can offer flexibility, but it also requires finding clients and managing time.
Synonyms
Words like Freelance
independentWorking or acting on one's own.
workRelated word that supports the meaning of freelance.
Antonyms
Opposite words
staffEmployed as part of a regular organization.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to freelance, depending on context.
Word family
Freelance word family
Base word
freelance
noun
freelances
More than one freelance.
verb
freelanced
Past form of freelance.
verb
freelancing
Action form of freelance.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does freelance mean?
Freelance means working independently for different clients.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to freelance?
Independent is close in meaning to freelance in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of freelance?
Staff contrasts with freelance.
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