CEFR A2

independent

adjective

Meaning

Not controlled or supported by other people or things. Able to make your own choices and live your own life.

Examples

She is a strong, independent woman who runs her own business.
The country became independent after many years of foreign rule.

Synonyms: free, self-reliant, autonomous, unfettered

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independent (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

Definition

Not controlled or supported by other people or things. Able to make your own choices and live your own life.

Examples

She is a strong, independent woman who runs her own business.
The country became independent after many years of foreign rule.
My cat is very independent; it likes to explore on its own.

How to Use independent

independent of (prepositional phrase): Not affected or controlled by something. — "The results were independent of age."
financially independent (collocation): Having enough money to live without working or needing help. — "She hopes to be financially independent by age 30."

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