independent
independent
self-directed
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independent with Russian translation
independent usage examples
Она предпочитает самостоятельный тур без гида.
She prefers independent travel without a guided group.
Самостоятельный турист всегда носит карту и аптечку.
An independent hiker always carries a map and a first‑aid kit.
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independent synonyms
What's the difference between independent / self-sufficient / autonomous / self-directed / independent-minded / free
General term for not depending on others; neutral and broad.
She is an independent traveller who plans her own trips.
Она самостоятельная путешественница, которая планирует свои поездки.
Implies being able to provide all necessary resources oneself; self-contained in needs.
They are self-sufficient while travelling off-grid.
Они самодостаточны в путешествии вдали от цивилизации.
Suggests independence in governance or operation; more formal and often institutional.
The autonomous team makes decisions about the course.
Автономная команда принимает решения по курсу.
Used often about learning or work — guiding one's own actions or study without external control.
A self-directed learner chooses their own modules.
Самонаправляемый учащийся выбирает свои модули.
Emphasizes having one's own opinions and not following others; attitudinal independence.
She's independent-minded and often questions group plans.
Она независима в мыслях и часто ставит под вопрос планы группы.
Broader sense of not being constrained; can also mean without cost or available.
He feels free to travel where he wants.
Он чувствует себя свободным путешествовать, куда хочет.
Means complete on its own (e.g., accommodation or system) or reserved in personality; implies being equipped/self-sufficient.
The self-contained camper van has a kitchen and toilet.
Кемпер самодостаточен: в нём есть кухня и туалет.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce independent and what this word means
independent translation: самостоятельный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce independent
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
independent translation
самостоятельный
independent examples
She prefers independent travel without a guided group.
independent transcription
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/, /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
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Questions about this word
independent meaning: what does it mean?
self-directed
independent pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
independent is pronounced as /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
independent definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She prefers independent travel without a guided group. Translation: Она предпочитает самостоятельный тур без гида.
Is independent part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?
Yes, independent (самостоятельный) can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is independent part of Online Learning vocabulary?
Yes, independent (самостоятельный) can be learned in the Online Learning topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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