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- pronunciation:
- In
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
not ruled by another; ruling oneself.
France is an independent nation.- synonyms:
- free, sovereign
- antonyms:
- dependent
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| definition 2: |
separate or without connection.
This telephone line is independent from the others in the building.- synonyms:
- distinct, individual, separate
- antonyms:
- connected, dependent, subject
- similar words:
- free, single
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| definition 3: |
not needing the support or advice of another; self-sufficient.
She makes enough money to be an independent person.- synonyms:
- self-sufficient
- antonyms:
- dependent, helpless
- similar words:
- carefree, proud
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| related words: |
alone, lone, original, solitary |
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| derivation: |
independently (adv.) |
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