independents (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.
How to Use independents
- 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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