self-sufficient

adjective11 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2
completely self-sufficient7.5
almost self-sufficient7.2

To be very close to being self-sufficient.

entirely self-sufficient7.0
largely self-sufficient6.9

To be self-sufficient in most aspects.

totally self-sufficient6.8
economically self-sufficient6.7
financially self-sufficient6.6
wholly self-sufficient6.5
be self-sufficient8.0

To exist or function without outside help or resources.

become self-sufficient7.8

To reach a state of functioning without outside help or resources.

self-sufficient in7.6

Used to specify the area or resource (e.g., food, energy) in which self-sufficiency is achieved. Typically followed by a noun phrase.