INDEPENDENT
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Independent.
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US
Independent - as an adjective
Free from external control and constraint
Example: "An independent mind"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dependent13(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
Example: "The main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
main6Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dependent13Independent - as a noun
A neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fencesittermugwump17A writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free-lancefreelance14freelancer15self-employed personIndependent - as an adjective satellite
(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
Example: "An autonomous judiciary"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
autonomous12self-governingsovereign13Not controlled by a party or interest group
Example Sentences
"She is an independent woman who doesn't need anyone's help."
"The company is looking for someone who is independent and can work autonomously."
"The teenager wants to be more independent and make his own decisions."
"The independent film received critical acclaim at the festival."
"We should encourage children to be independent and think for themselves."
Word Game Points
Is INDEPENDENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, independent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INDEPENDENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is INDEPENDENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, independent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINDEPENDENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is INDEPENDENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, independent is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINDEPENDENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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