A2adjective 1K

Independent

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/"]/

Meaning of Independent

having its own government

In simple words: Not relying on others; self-sufficient.

Independent in a sentence

• She chose to be independent and live on her own.
• An independent woman often pursues her own career goals.
• The company is known for its independent approach to innovation.
• Being independent means making your own decisions.
• He values his independent lifestyle and enjoys exploring new places.
• The artist is not part of any independent label, which gives her creative freedom.
• After college, I felt ready to become independent and support myself.
• An independent review will help ensure the project is evaluated fairly.
• Many independent films have unique storytelling styles.

How to use Independent

Use 'independent' to describe someone or something that does not need help from others. It's appropriate in both personal and professional contexts, but can be less suitable in situations where dependence is typical, such as children or teams.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'in' + 'depend' — you're inside (independent) without any dependencies!

Related words

Collocations with Independent

• be
• become
• remain
• completely
• entirely
• fully
• from
• of
• be
• feel
• seem
• fiercely
• very
• completely
• of
• be
• feel
• seem
• fiercely
• very
• completely
• of
• be
• become
• remain
• completely
• entirely
• fully
• from
• of

Synonyms for Independent

• self-governing

Opposites of Independent

• dependent
• reliant
• subordinate

Common mistakes with Independent

• Confusing it with 'dependable', which means reliable.
• Using it incorrectly in the context of relationships, where interdependence may be more suitable.
• Overusing the term in formal settings where a simpler synonym could work.

Frequently asked questions about Independent

What does Independent mean?

Not relying on others; self-sufficient.

What is the definition of Independent?

having its own government

How do you use Independent in a sentence?

She chose to be independent and live on her own.

Can you give another example of Independent?

An independent woman often pursues her own career goals.

What are synonyms for Independent?

Common alternatives include self-governing.

What is the opposite of Independent?

Opposite meanings include dependent, reliant, subordinate.

What words go with Independent?

It commonly pairs with be, become, remain, completely, entirely, fully, from, of, be, feel, seem, fiercely, very, completely, of, be, feel, seem, fiercely, very, completely, of, be, become, remain, completely, entirely, fully, from, of.

What are common mistakes when using Independent?

Confusing it with 'dependable', which means reliable. Using it incorrectly in the context of relationships, where interdependence may be more suitable. Overusing the term in formal settings where a simpler synonym could work.

How do you pronounce Independent?

US: /["/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Independent?

Use 'independent' to describe someone or something that does not need help from others. It's appropriate in both personal and professional contexts, but can be less suitable in situations where dependence is typical, such as children or teams.

What CEFR level is Independent?

"Independent" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.