Free of vs free from

Both 'free of' and 'free from' are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably in most cases, but 'free from' is slightly more common in formal contexts. The choice between them may depend on personal preference or regional variations.

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Free of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'free of' is used to indicate the absence of something. It is often followed by a noun or noun phrase.

Examples:

The house is free of pests.
The document is free of errors.
She is free of any obligations.
The water is free of contaminants.
The park is free of litter.

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Free of phthalates and bisphenol, BPA free.
Free of toxic materials and recyclable, an optimal solution for the environment.
Free of conditioning, Bernini painted for his own pleasure, without the work having to be finalised for sale, unlike the architectural and sculptural commissions.
Free of alcohol and ammonia, it removes all traces of hair lacquer or gel.
Car Free of plates and documents.
Free of solvents, propellants HFCs and VOCs.
Free of Zn, homogeneous production turnings or presenting a mixed quality.
Free of toxins and allergens from fish oil.
Free of preservatives and cyclic silicones.
Free of any cords, you can take the tool anywhere.
Free of body powder, lotion, and oil.
Free of silicone, oil and solvents
Free of any type of preservatives, dyes, correctors, thickeners.
Free of oil, it leaves a soft feel and is ideal for the whole family.
Free of services, it is a quiet place ideal to relax and very nice for diving and snorkeling.
Free of lead and other harmful materials according to ROHS
Free of chlorinated solvents, SHARKY is used in its pure form and conveniently does not require rinsing.
Free of PVC, plasticizers and halogens
Free of cuts, rashes or any other skin irritation.
Free of metal-on-metal contact between pump's rotor and stator

Alternatives:

devoid of
lacking in
clear of
void of
bereft of

free from

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'free from' is also used to indicate the absence of something. It is often followed by a noun or noun phrase.

Examples:

The air is free from pollution.
The food is free from additives.
She is free from any constraints.
The room is free from clutter.
The city is free from crime.

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Padding in high-density polyurethane, PVC coating completely free from phthalates.
Unfortunately this antithesis is not free from equivocation.
And he will be free from her.
I want to be free from a life of suffering and sacrifice.
None of us are free from them.
We must imagine a region free from unrest and famine and woe.
We must imagine a region free from unrest And famine and woe.
Is anywhere free from this vermin?
There is nowhere you are free from me.
I want a future free from all of that.
You'll never be free from that.
Nomarchs were traditionally free from taxation and their positions became hereditary.
Georgia was relatively free from warfare until late 1863.
The works are supplied free from manufacturing and material defects.
Only clear solution free from particles and discoloration should be used.
Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil.
Plates should be free from surface condensation before use.
Ensure effective and impartial courts free from political influence.
Develop and maintain effective public service training institutions free from political influence.
His is absolute knowledge free from objects.

Alternatives:

clear of
devoid of
lacking in
void of
bereft of

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