Freeware
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
Software that is available for use at no cost, though it may have copyright restrictions. Unlike open-source software, the source code is typically not available for modification.
“The student downloaded freeware applications to help with photo editing and document conversion.”
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free softwaregratis software
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Contains double E and FREE + WARE compound pattern
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Worth 14 points; compound word combining common elements effectively
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