What does "freeware" mean?

Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as viewing advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

How do you pronounce "freeware"?

Pronounced //ˈfɹiːˌwɛə//.

Freeware

Q: What is a synonym for "freeware"?

Common synonyms include: free of charge software, free program, freeware with limits, gratis software, limited license freeware, no charge software.

/ˈfɹiːˌwɛə/ noun

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Noun

1
Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as viewing advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code. uncountable
2
software that is provided without charge wordnet

Synonyms

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free of charge software free program freeware with limits gratis software limited license freeware no charge software

Antonyms

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commercial software nero paid software payware

Example

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"Never talk badly about freeware."

Etymology

From free + -ware, a contraction of software; Coined by Andrew Fluegelman.

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