independent
gb/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/ us/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
A2
Inglés
~ 1200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
Not under another's control
Not controlled or ruled by another person, group, or country.
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is independent
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'independent' with 'individual'. 'Independent' means free from control; 'individual' means single or separate.
Sinónimos
autonomous (Often used in political or organizational contexts to mean self-governing.)
Antónimos
dependent (Relies on others for control, support, or guidance.)
Colocaciones
independent country
|independent organization
|independent decision
|independent study
|independent body
Temas
politics
|society
|daily life
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The country became independent after years of struggle.
- She is an independent thinker who values her own judgment.
- The committee operates as an independent body.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- India is an independent country.
- I want to be independent and live alone.
- The school is independent from the government.
adjective
A2
property
2
Able to manage without help
Able to live and take care of yourself without needing help from others.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is independent
Error frecuente:
Some learners use 'independence' instead of 'independent' when describing a person (e.g., 'She is independence' is incorrect).
Sinónimos
self-sufficient (Emphasizes providing for one's own needs without outside help.)
Antónimos
reliant (Depends on someone or something for support.)
Colocaciones
financially independent
|independent adult
|independent lifestyle
Temas
daily life
|personal development
|daily_life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- By 25, she was financially independent.
- He wants his children to grow into independent adults.
- Living alone has made him more independent.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She is financially independent.
- I am independent and can cook for myself.
- He became independent after getting a job.
adjective
B2
property
3
Not belonging to a party
Not a member of any political party.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is independent
Sinónimos
nonpartisan (Avoids supporting any political party or bias.)
Antónimos
partisan (Strongly supports a particular political party or cause.)
Colocaciones
independent candidate
|independent voter
Temas
politics
Ejemplos
- She ran as an independent candidate in the election.
- Independent voters often decide close races.
- He prides himself on being politically independent.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is an independent voter.
- She is an independent candidate for mayor.
- I want to be politically independent.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
4
Unaffiliated person in politics
A person who is not a member of any political party.
Sinónimos
nonpartisan (Describes someone who avoids political party affiliation.)
Antónimos
party member (Belongs to a specific political party.)
Colocaciones
registered Independent
Temas
politics
Ejemplos
- Many Independents voted for the reform bill.
- He identifies as an Independent rather than joining a party.
- The debate included both party candidates and an Independent.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She is an Independent.
- Many Independents voted in the election.
- He is an Independent in politics.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
independent
AFI
GB/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
US/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
Sílabas y acento
in - de - pend - ent (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pend)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: independent
Noun
- Base: independent
- Plural: independents
Familia de palabras
Forms
independents
noun
Core family
independence
noun B1
independently
adverb B1
Related words
depend
verb A2
Negative and opposite forms
dependent
adjective B1
dependence
noun B1
Expresiones
independent study
1/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt stˈʌdi/
fixed phrase
Learning without supervision
A way of learning where you work alone without a teacher in the room all the time.
Ejemplos
- He completed the project through an independent study course.
- Independent study requires good time management skills.
financial independence
1/fɪnˈænʃəl ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
Self-supporting financially
When you can pay for your life without money from others.
Ejemplos
- Achieving financial independence is her main goal.
- She reached financial independence at the age of 40.
- Financial independence allows people to make their own choices.
- Financial independence gives you more choices in life.
gain independence
1/ɡˈeɪn ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
Achieve freedom from control
To become free from another country's or group's control.
Ejemplos
- The nation gained independence after decades of struggle.
- Many African nations gained independence in the 20th century.
- She gained independence when she moved out of her parents' house.
- She worked hard to gain financial independence.
independent contractor
1/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt kəntɹˈæktɚ/
fixed phrase
Self-employed service provider
A person who works for themselves and is paid for work but is not an employee of the company.
Ejemplos
- She works as an independent contractor for several firms.
- She works as an independent contractor for several tech companies.
- Independent contractors are responsible for their own taxes.
- As an independent contractor, you have to pay your own taxes.
declare independence
1/dɪklˈɛɹ ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
Formally announce freedom from control
To officially say that a country is free from another country's control.
Ejemplos
- The colony declared independence in 1960.
- The region declared independence after the referendum.
- The province voted to declare independence after years of conflict.
- They declared independence from the federation after years of conflict.
- Several colonies declared independence in the 18th century.
- Several leaders gathered to declare independence from the empire.