independent
adjective/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
Frequency rank: #962 most common English word
Meaning
Not needing or relying on other people; free to act on your own.
Example sentence
She values her freedom and prefers to be independent in her decisions.
Synonyms & related words
- self-reliant
- autonomous
- free
- self-sufficient
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