Words / B1

ind-i-PEND-uh-ntlee/ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli/

Independently means without help or control: work independently; independently of the council. Independent is the adjective. Alone can mean simply without people; separately stresses two tracks. Exam halls: work independently — talking is malpractice.

Meaning

Without help or control from others; independently of means not depending on.

Examples

• “Candidates must work independently; talking is malpractice.”
• “The charity operates independently of the council.”

Good to know

work / live independently; independently of. Adjective: independent. Mix-up: alone (without company). Malpractice warnings. Charities.

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