Independent
Adjective
UK
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
US
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Able to do things without help; free from control or influence.
Example
"An independent child can get dressed by themselves."
"An independent person can think and act freely."
"She likes being independent and making her own decisions."
Explanation
Independent means someone or something that can do things by themselves without needing help from others. For example, She is independent and can do her homework without anyone’s help. It can also describe a country or organisation that does not belong to another country or group, like India became independent in 1947. It describes people, countries, or things that are self-reliant or free.