The word free is used so often but with different meanings. Like Free with purchase of, or free phone with 10 year contract. Is it really free if i have to purchase something to get something free. I say if you use the word free it should be with no obligations. What do you think?
2006-07-28 12:09:50 · 6 answers · asked by justcurious 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I agree. Free means does not cost anything. A cost is a cost, whether it's a sum of money, or a 10yr contract or whatever. I'd say their use of "free" constitutes fraud, but obviously they must be operating the legitimate "side of the line" or the businesses wouldn't be making those kinds of statements.
2006-07-28 16:46:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they should use the word "bonus" or "premium" and not "free." A bonus or premium is what you get when you pay for something, and then there is something above and beyond what you pay for. Nowadays people don't use the word "premium" for much except maybe Premium saltine crackers, or premium gasoline, and "bonus" might refer more to some money above and beyond a person's salary or else extra points won in a game. Another possibility would be to use "bonus prize."
2006-07-28 19:29:07 · answer #2 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate that!. why say its free but it really isn't. it's always a catch to the word free. believe that.
2006-07-28 19:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by Icandy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
free is for marketing purposes and technically speaking it is free but with a hook. I pay no attention to them cuz I know ain't nothing for free. except maybe wallpapers or something.
2006-07-28 19:13:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
"free with purchase" is an oxymoron-two opposites together that really don't make sense-like "military intelligence"!
2006-07-28 19:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Scandalous 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't happen!
2006-07-28 19:23:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋