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independently

independently

Meaning of independently

on one’s own

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British English/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/
American English/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/
Russian transcription[səmɐstəˈjætʲlʲnə]
independently
independently - самостоятельно
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independently usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Попробуйте выполнить практические упражнения самостоятельно перед семинаром.

Try to complete the practice exercises independently before the tutorial.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он подготовил презентацию самостоятельно, а потом присоединился к групповому разбору.

He prepared the presentation independently and then joined the group review.

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independently belongs to the topic "Online Learning". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

independentlyсамостоятельно
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

independently synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between independently / autonomously / unassisted / without assistance / alone / individually

🇬🇧English
independently

The basic, neutral adverb meaning 'without help or supervision'; matches the primary sense.

B1Very Often

She completed the online course independently.

Она прошла онлайн-курс самостоятельно.

A
🇬🇧English
autonomously

More formal, often used for systems, organisations or persons emphasising self-governance or internal decision-making capacity; close to 'independently' but with formal/technical nuance.

B2Rarely

The platform allows learners to work autonomously, choosing their pace and materials.

Платформа позволяет учащимся работать автономно, выбирая темп и материалы.

U
🇬🇧English
unassisted

Specifies doing something without help; narrower and often used for tasks or tests rather than general independence.

B2Rarely

She completed the practical exam unassisted.

Она выполнила практический экзамен без посторонней помощи.

W
🇬🇧English
without assistance

Direct phrase meaning 'without help'; synonymous with 'independently' in many contexts but slightly more explicit.

B1Often

Complete the exercise without assistance.

Выполните упражнение без посторонней помощи.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on being without other people ('by oneself') or without company; when used for actions it may imply lack of help but often stresses solitude.

B1Very Often

He was alone in the study room, working without interruption.

Он был один в кабинете и работал без помех.

I
🇬🇧English
individually

Emphasises 'one by one' or 'per person' rather than self-reliance; differs from 'independently' because it often refers to separate units or people.

B2Often

Students were assessed individually rather than in groups.

Студентов оценивали индивидуально, а не в группах.

🇬🇧English

Informal/colloquial, often used for performances or activities done alone; similar to 'alone' and sometimes to 'independently' but with a more stylistic tone.

B2Often

She gave a solo presentation for the webinar.

Она провела сольную презентацию на вебинаре.

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independently translation: самостоятельно. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce independently

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/

independently translation

самостоятельно

independently examples

Try to complete the practice exercises independently before the tutorial.

independently transcription

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/, /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/

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independently meaning: what does it mean?

on one’s own

independently pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

independently is pronounced as /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

independently definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Try to complete the practice exercises independently before the tutorial. Translation: Попробуйте выполнить практические упражнения самостоятельно перед семинаром.

Is independently part of Online Learning vocabulary?

Yes, independently (самостоятельно) can be learned in the Online Learning topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is independently part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, independently (самостоятельно) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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