feel free to; although
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadverb
feel free to; by all means; don't hesitate to
Used to encourage someone to do something without worry or reservation.
Feel free to voice your opinions, don't be polite.
If you have any difficulties, just say so; we will definitely help you solve them.
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Order whatever you want; my treat today.
adverb
always; all the time; constantly
dialectDialectal usage, primarily used in some northern Chinese dialects.
If you're sick, treat it early; it's not good to keep putting it off.
He's always late, and the boss is starting to have a problem with it.
conjunction
although; even though; despite the fact that
Often used at the beginning of a clause, followed by a contrasting clause introduced by words like '但是' or '还是'.
Even though he doesn't accept my suggestions, I still have to voice my opinions to him.
Although future changes are hard to predict, the general trend can still be estimated.
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Even though the weather is very cold, he still insists on jogging every morning.
Although the task is daunting, we still decided to give it a try.