independent
gb/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/ us/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
A2
Inggris
~ 1200
Makna
0 makna
adjective
B1
property
1
Not under another's control
Not controlled or ruled by another person, group, or country.
Pola penggunaan:
[someone/something] is independent
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'independent' with 'individual'. 'Independent' means free from control; 'individual' means single or separate.
Sinonim
autonomous (Often used in political or organizational contexts to mean self-governing.)
Antonim
dependent (Relies on others for control, support, or guidance.)
Kolokasi
independent country
|independent organization
|independent decision
|independent study
|independent body
Tema
politics
|society
|daily life
|law
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Pola penggunaan:
[someone] is independent
Kesalahan umum:
Some learners use 'independence' instead of 'independent' when describing a person (e.g., 'She is independence' is incorrect).
Sinonim
self-sufficient (Emphasizes providing for one's own needs without outside help.)
Antonim
reliant (Depends on someone or something for support.)
Kolokasi
financially independent
|independent adult
|independent lifestyle
Tema
daily life
|personal development
|daily_life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- By 25, she was financially independent.
- He wants his children to grow into independent adults.
- Living alone has made him more independent.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Pola penggunaan:
[someone] is independent
Sinonim
nonpartisan (Avoids supporting any political party or bias.)
Antonim
partisan (Strongly supports a particular political party or cause.)
Kolokasi
independent candidate
|independent voter
Tema
politics
Contoh
- She ran as an independent candidate in the election.
- Independent voters often decide close races.
- He prides himself on being politically independent.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- He is an independent voter.
- She is an independent candidate for mayor.
- I want to be politically independent.
Kata benda
B2
entity
4
Unaffiliated person in politics
A person who is not a member of any political party.
Sinonim
nonpartisan (Describes someone who avoids political party affiliation.)
Antonim
party member (Belongs to a specific political party.)
Kolokasi
registered Independent
Tema
politics
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- She is an Independent.
- Many Independents voted in the election.
- He is an Independent in politics.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
independent
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
US/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
Suku kata & tekanan
in - de - pend - ent (4 suku kata)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pend)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: independent
Noun
- Base: independent
- Plural: independents
Kata terkait
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
Ungkapan
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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.