adv

independently

ihn-dih-PEHN-duhnt-lee

adv

In a way that does not depend on or is not influenced by someone or something else.

"The two teams arrived at the same conclusion independently."

"She prefers to work independently rather than in a group."

How to Use Independently

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something on your own, separate from others.

Common pairings

work independently independently verified independently owned

more independently comparative, most independently superlative

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The two teams arrived at the same conclusion _____.

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