Independently: meaning, definitions and examples

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independently

[ ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli ]

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working alone

Without being influenced or controlled by others; being able to act or function without outside help or support.

Synonyms

autonomously, freely, solitarily

Examples of usage

She completed the project independently without any assistance from her colleagues.
Children are encouraged to think independently and solve problems on their own.

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without outside help

In a way that shows a person is able to do something alone without needing help from others.

Synonyms

singly, solo, unaided

Examples of usage

He decided to live independently after finishing college.
The artist works independently, without relying on a team.

Translations

Translations of the word "independently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 independentemente

🇮🇳 स्वतंत्र रूप से

🇩🇪 unabhängig

🇮🇩 secara mandiri

🇺🇦 незалежно

🇵🇱 niezależnie

🇯🇵 独立して (dokuritsu shite)

🇫🇷 indépendamment

🇪🇸 independientemente

🇹🇷 bağımsız olarak

🇰🇷 독립적으로 (doglibjeog-eulo)

🇸🇦 بشكل مستقل (bishakl mustaqill)

🇨🇿 nezávisle

🇸🇰 nezávisle

🇨🇳 独立地 (dúlì de)

🇸🇮 neodvisno

🇮🇸 sjálfstætt

🇰🇿 тәуелсіз

🇬🇪 დამოუკიდებლად (damoukideblad)

🇦🇿 müstəqil olaraq

🇲🇽 independientemente

Word origin

The word 'independently' is derived from the word 'independent', which comes from the Latin word 'independens', meaning 'not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence'. The concept of independence has been valued throughout history, with individuals and nations striving for self-sufficiency and autonomy.