Phrase guide

free agent

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A professional athlete who is free to play for or sign a contract to play for any team.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A person who acts freely, or without constraint to a higher power.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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noun

Meaning 3

someone acting freely or even irresponsibly

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: free spirit, freewheeler

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul

Narrower terms: free-liver

4

noun

Meaning 4

(sports) a professional athlete who is free to sign a contract to play for any team

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: professional, pro

History

Etymology

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