Simple meaning
What does Independent mean?
Independent means doing things by yourself.
Dictionary definition
Independent means able to work or think on your own.
Example sentences
Independent in a sentence
easy
Our group used independent during the class project.
medium
In team activities, independent helps everyone work toward the same goal.
hard
Using independent in my writing explained how students shared roles and solved problems together.
Synonyms
Words like Independent
self-reliantRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
autonomousRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
self-directedRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dependentHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
reliantHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Independent word family
Base word
independent
adjective
independent
Base form.
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What does independent mean?
INDEPENDENT means independent means doing things by yourself.
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