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IELTS word

independent

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/adjective

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English definition

able to do things without help from others

Common phrases / collocations

  1. independent person
  2. become independent
  3. independent decision

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The independent cyclist repaired her own bicycle.

  2. 2.

    The student became more independent at university.

  3. 3.

    She made an independent decision.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A woman repairs her bicycle alone at home.
able to do things without help from others
1bike needs repair
2works alone
bike needs repair→works alone