independence
gb/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/ us/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
B1
Английский
~ 2100
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
state
1
freedom from outside control
When a person, group, or country can make their own decisions and is not controlled by others.
Модель употребления:
[someone/something] has [independence] from [someone/something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'independence' with 'individualism'. 'Independence' is about freedom from control, while 'individualism' is about valuing personal goals over group goals.
Синонимы
freedom (A broader term that can refer to many kinds of liberty, not just freedom from control.)
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self-rule (More specifically refers to political or governmental autonomy.)
Антонимы
dependence (The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.)
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subjugation (Being under complete control or domination by others.)
Коллокации
declare independence
|gain independence
|full independence
|political independence
|personal independence
Темы
politics
|society
|personal life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The country celebrated fifty years of independence from colonial rule.
- Financial independence is one of her main life goals.
- After months of negotiation, the region finally achieved independence.
- He values his independence and prefers to live alone.
- The declaration marked a turning point in their fight for independence.
Примеры для изучающих
- The country won its independence after a long war.
- I want to have independence when I am older.
- She enjoys the independence of living alone.
- Independence is important for every person.
- They fought for their independence.
Существительное
B1
state
2
ability to live without help
When you can take care of yourself without help from other people.
Модель употребления:
[someone] shows [independence] in [doing something]
Частая ошибка:
Some learners confuse 'independence' here with 'freedom'. This meaning focuses more on self-sufficiency than on political or social liberty.
Синонимы
self-reliance (Emphasizes relying on one's own abilities for support and decision-making.)
Антонимы
reliance (Depending on someone or something else for support or decision-making.)
Коллокации
show independence
|encourage independence
|develop independence
|personal independence
Темы
personal life
|self-development
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Living alone for the first time taught her real independence.
- Parents should encourage their children's independence.
- His independence makes him confident in new situations.
- Traveling abroad alone requires a high level of independence.
Примеры для изучающих
- I learned independence when I moved to another city.
- Children need to grow their independence.
- He shows independence in his work.
- She wants more independence in her life.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
independence
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
US/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
Слоги и ударение
in - de - pend - ence (4 слога)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pend)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: independence
- Plural: independence, independences
Родственные слова
Forms
independences
noun
Core family
Related words
dependable
adjective B1
dependency
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
dependence
noun B1
dependent
adjective B1
Выражения
full independence
1/fˈʊl ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
complete freedom from control
A situation where there is no control at all from outside forces.
Примеры
- The region is pushing for full independence rather than partial autonomy.
- Full independence was finally granted after decades of struggle.
political independence
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
country's right to self-governance
When a country can make its own laws and decisions without other countries controlling it.
Примеры
- Political independence was achieved through peaceful negotiations.
- The constitution guarantees political independence for all states within the union.
financial independence
1/fɪnˈænʃəl ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
Self-supporting financially
When you can pay for your life without money from others.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
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.
Примеры
- 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.