independent
gb/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/ us/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
A2
Англійська
~ 1200
független, önálló
B1
1
Модель уживання:
[someone/something] is independent
The country became independent after years of struggle.
Az ország évekig tartó küzdelem után függetlenné vált.
She is an independent thinker who values her own judgment.
Önálló gondolkodó, aki nagyra értékeli a saját ítélőképességét.
The committee operates as an independent body.
Навчальні приклади
India is an independent country.
India független ország.
I want to be independent and live alone.
Szeretnék önálló lenni, és egyedül élni.
The school is independent from the government.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'independent' with 'individual'. 'Independent' means free from control; 'individual' means single or separate.
Значення
Not under another's control
Словосполучення
independent country
|independent organization
|independent decision
|independent study
|independent body
Синоніми
autonomous (Often used in political or organizational contexts to mean self-governing.)
Антоніми
dependent (Relies on others for control, support, or guidance.)
Теми
politics
|society
|daily life
|law
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Not controlled or ruled by another person, group, or country.
Not subject to the authority, influence, or control of others; self-governing or autonomous.
A2
2
Модель уживання:
[someone] is independent
By 25, she was financially independent.
Huszonöt éves korára anyagilag függetlenné vált.
He wants his children to grow into independent adults.
Azt szeretné, hogy a gyerekei önálló felnőttekké váljanak.
Living alone has made him more independent.
Навчальні приклади
She is financially independent.
Ő anyagilag független.
I am independent and can cook for myself.
Önálló vagyok, és tudok magamnak főzni.
He became independent after getting a job.
Поширена помилка:
Some learners use 'independence' instead of 'independent' when describing a person (e.g., 'She is independence' is incorrect).
Значення
Able to manage without help
Словосполучення
financially independent
|independent adult
|independent lifestyle
Синоніми
self-sufficient (Emphasizes providing for one's own needs without outside help.)
Антоніми
reliant (Depends on someone or something for support.)
Теми
daily life
|personal development
|daily_life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Able to live and take care of yourself without needing help from others.
Able to take care of oneself financially, emotionally, or physically without relying on others.
B2
3
független
B1
Модель уживання:
[someone] is independent
She ran as an independent candidate in the election.
Független jelöltként indult a választáson.
Independent voters often decide close races.
A szoros választások kimenetelét gyakran a független szavazók döntik el.
He prides himself on being politically independent.
Навчальні приклади
He is an independent voter.
Ő független szavazó.
She is an independent candidate for mayor.
Ő független polgármesterjelölt.
I want to be politically independent.
Значення
Not belonging to a party
Словосполучення
independent candidate
|independent voter
Синоніми
nonpartisan (Avoids supporting any political party or bias.)
Антоніми
partisan (Strongly supports a particular political party or cause.)
Теми
politics
Визначення
Not a member of any political party.
Not affiliated with or officially supporting any political party or organized group.
ІМЕННИК
B2
4
független
B2
Many Independents voted for the reform bill.
Sok független szavazott a reformjavaslat mellett.
He identifies as an Independent rather than joining a party.
Inkább függetlenként határozza meg magát, ahelyett hogy belépne egy pártba.
The debate included both party candidates and an Independent.
Навчальні приклади
She is an Independent.
Ő független.
Many Independents voted in the election.
Sok független szavazott a választáson.
He is an Independent in politics.
Значення
Unaffiliated person in politics
Словосполучення
registered Independent
Синоніми
nonpartisan (Describes someone who avoids political party affiliation.)
Антоніми
party member (Belongs to a specific political party.)
Теми
politics
Визначення
A person who is not a member of any political party.
A person who does not belong to or support any political party.
Граматика
Словникова форма
independent
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
US/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
Склади й наголос
in - de - pend - ent (4 склади)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pend)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: independent
Noun
- Base: independent
- Plural: independents
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.