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independent

independent

Meaning of independent

self-directed

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EN-UK/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
EN-US/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
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independent with Russian translation

independent usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она предпочитает самостоятельный тур без гида.

She prefers independent travel without a guided group.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Самостоятельный турист всегда носит карту и аптечку.

An independent hiker always carries a map and a first‑aid kit.

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independent belongs to the topic "Online Learning". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

independentсамостоятельный
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

independent synonyms

Related words worth learning together

self-sufficient
Implies being able to provide all necessary resources oneself; self-contained in needs.
autonomous
Suggests independence in governance or operation; more formal and often institutional.
self-directed
Used often about learning or work — guiding one's own actions or study without external control.
independent-minded
Emphasizes having one's own opinions and not following others; attitudinal independence.
free
Broader sense of not being constrained; can also mean without cost or available.
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self-sufficient

Implies being able to provide all necessary resources oneself; self-contained in needs.

B1Often

They are self-sufficient while travelling off-grid.

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autonomous

Suggests independence in governance or operation; more formal and often institutional.

B1Often

The autonomous team makes decisions about the course.

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self-directed

Used often about learning or work — guiding one's own actions or study without external control.

B1Rarely

A self-directed learner chooses their own modules.

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independent-minded

Emphasizes having one's own opinions and not following others; attitudinal independence.

B1Rarely

She's independent-minded and often questions group plans.

🇬🇧en

Broader sense of not being constrained; can also mean without cost or available.

B1Very Often

He feels free to travel where he wants.

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self-contained

Means complete on its own (e.g., accommodation or system) or reserved in personality; implies being equipped/self-sufficient.

B1Often

The self-contained camper van has a kitchen and toilet.

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independent means independent. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce independent

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

independent translation

independent

independent examples

She prefers independent travel without a guided group.

independent transcription

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/, /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

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independent meaning: what does it mean?

self-directed

independent pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

independent is pronounced as /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

independent definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She prefers independent travel without a guided group. Translation: Она предпочитает самостоятельный тур без гида.

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Is independent part of Online Learning vocabulary?

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