independently meaning
independently :
without help, on your own
adverb
▪ She works independently.
▪ She works without help.
▪ He solved the problem independently.
▪ He solved the problem on his own.
paraphrasing
▪ autonomously – on your own
▪ separately – apart from others
▪ freely – without control
▪ self-sufficiently – without needing help
Pronunciation
independently [ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli]
The stress is on 'pend', and it sounds like 'in-di-pen-dent-lee'.
Common phrases and grammar about independently
independently - Common meaning
adverb
without help, on your own
Part of Speech Changes for "independently"
▪ independence (noun) – freedom from control
▪ independent (adjective) – free from outside control
Common Expressions with "independently"
▪ work independently – work without help
▪ live independently – live on your own
▪ think independently – think for yourself
▪ act independently – act on your own
Important examples of independently in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, independently often refers to working or making decisions without outside help.
Example of a confusing word: dependently (relying on others)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As an adverb, independently often modifies verbs in TOEIC grammar questions, showing how an action is done.
independently
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
think independently
'think for yourself', often used in contexts of decision-making or problem-solving.
go it alone
means 'to do something by yourself without help'.
Differences between similar words and independently
independently
,
autonomously
differences
Independently means doing something without help, while autonomously emphasizes self-governance or control.
Words with the same origin as independently
The origin of independently
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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