independent

adjective38 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7

A common intensifier indicating a high degree of independence.

Totally autonomous, with no reliance on others.

Indicates a complete and total state of independence.

Totally autonomous, synonymous with 'completely independent'.

Completely independent, often used for emphasis.

Means 'completely independent', a common usage in British English.

Genuinely and authentically independent.

Not reliant on others for money.

Truly and sincerely independent, not just in appearance.

Not reliant on others for financial support.

Entirely independent, often used in formal contexts.

Moderately or reasonably independent.

Refers to a country or entity that has recently gained independence.

Emphasizes a strong, sometimes aggressive, desire for independence.

Quite independent, similar to 'fairly' but more informal.

Not controlled by or aligned with a particular political party or government.

Used to describe a state of being self-reliant or autonomous.

To transition into a state of self-reliance or autonomy.

To continue to be autonomous, especially when facing pressure to change.

To continue to be autonomous, similar to 'remain independent'.

To appear to be self-reliant or autonomous.

To perceive oneself as being self-reliant.

To cause someone to become self-reliant.

To officially announce that something (usually a country) is autonomous.

To cause a thing (e.g., an organization, a country) to become autonomous.

Not influenced or controlled by something or someone.

Specifically used for countries gaining political freedom from another country.