independent
/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
in · de · pend · ent
ˌɪn · dɪ · ˈpend · ənt
English Definition
adj. free, not controlled by others
Significado en Español
independiente
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Example Sentence
The country became independent in 1945.
该国1945年独立。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(not)+dependent(reliant)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “independent”?
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A
Dependent
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B
Autonomous
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C
Submissive
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D
Reliant
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B — Autonomous.
“independent” means adj. free, not controlled by others
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After finally moving out on her own, she felt proud and ______.
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A
dependent
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B
controlled
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C
independent
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D
helpless
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C — independent.
“independent” means adj. free, not controlled by others
Common questions about “independent”
What does “independent” mean?
independent — adj. free, not controlled by others. In Chinese: 独立的，自主的.
How do you pronounce “independent”?
independent is pronounced /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · de · pend · ent.
How do you use “independent” in a sentence?
The country became independent in 1945. (该国1945年独立。)
What are synonyms for “independent”?
free, self-reliant — all close in meaning to independent (adj. free, not controlled by others).
Is “independent” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. independent appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “independent”?
in(not)+dependent(reliant)
