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She became more independent after learning to cook.
What does Independent mean?
Independent means doing things by yourself.
Dictionary definition
Independent means able to work or think on your own.
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Independent readers can choose books and understand them on their own.
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An independent learner asks questions and keeps improving.
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What does independent mean?
Independent means doing things by yourself.
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Which word is closest in meaning to independent?
self-reliant is close in meaning to independent in many contexts.
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in · duh · pen · dunt · strongest beat: pen
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WordIndependent.
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MeaningIndependent means doing things by yourself.
ExampleExample: She became more independent after learning to cook.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- in · duh · pen · dunt
- Strongest beat
- pen
- Ending
- dunt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pen.
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self-reliantRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
autonomousRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
self-directedRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
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Independent word family
Base word
independent
adjective
independent
Able to work or think on your own.
adverb
independently
Without needing much help.
noun
independence
The ability to act or make choices on your own.
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