What is the difference in nuance between the various words used to describe
the concept of "being free"? I have encountered these two:

  * 明日ひま
  * 明日空いている

but there are probably more alternatives (and I'd like to know about them
too).
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Difference between ひま and 空いている
There are many alternatives, as you imagined. The following is a list of some
expressions among many. The list is arranged in the order of politeness, but
not so strict.

  * 明日、ひま。(very casual, used usually between close friends)
  * 明日、あいている。(casual, used usually between friends)
  * 明日は、ひまですか。
  * 明日は、あいていますか。
  * 明日は、時間がありますか。
  * 明日は、おひまですか。(polite)
  * 明日は、あいてみえますか。(polite)
  * 明日、時間はおありですか。(polite)
  * 明日は、おひまな時間がおありですか。(very polite)
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