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independent
adjective(in-de-pend-ent)
(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
Synonyms: main,
Antonyms: dependent,
Examples:
The main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb.
independent
adjective(in-de-pend-ent)
(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
Synonyms: autonomous, self-governing, sovereign,
independent
noun(in-de-pend-ent)
a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
Synonyms: fencesitter, mugwump,
independent
noun(in-de-pend-ent)
a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
Synonyms: free-lance, free lance, freelance, freelancer, self-employed person,
independent
adjective(in-de-pend-ent)
free from external control and constraint
Antonyms: dependent,
Examples:
An independent mind.
A series of independent judgments.
Fiercely independent individualism.
independent
adjective(in-de-pend-ent)
not controlled by a party or interest group

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