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independent

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/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ · in-de-pen-dent

Free from outside control; not relying on another's authority.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Free from outside control; not relying on another's authority.

باہر کے کنٹرول سے آزاد؛ دوسرے کی اتھارٹی پر انحصار نہ کرنا۔

آزاد

azad

Synonyms

autonomousself-sufficientsovereignخود مختارآزادقائم

Antonyms

dependentsubordinatecontrolledمحتاجتابعزیر تسلط

Common Collocations

  • independent mind
  • independent life
  • independent decision

Example Sentences

She leads an independent life, free from her family's influence.

وہ ایک آزاد زندگی گزار رہی ہے، اپنے خاندان کے اثر سے آزاد۔

Woh aik azad zindagi guzar rahi hai, apne khandan ke asar se azad.

An independent thinker often challenges the status quo.

ایک آزاد سوچنے والا اکثر موجودہ حالت کو چیلنج کرتا ہے۔

Aik azad sochne wala aksar maujooda halat ko challenge karta hai.

They want to be an independent nation and make their own choices.

وہ ایک آزاد قوم بننا چاہتے ہیں اور اپنی پسند کے فیصلے کرنا چاہتے ہیں۔

Woh aik azad qoum banna chahte hain aur apni pasand ke faislay karna chahte hain.

Easily Confused With

dependent:Dependent refers to relying on someone or something else for support or guidance.

Word Family

independence
nounآزادی
independently
adverbآزادانہ طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an independent person as one who can stand on their own feet.

Visualize a strong tree standing tall and free in an open field.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آزادی کا جوش ہے میرے دل میں، خود مختاری کو پایا ہے میں نے۔

Azadi ka josh hai mere dil mein, Khud mukhtari ko paaya hai maine.

The passion for freedom is in my heart, I have achieved independence.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آزاد رہنا شیر کی مانند ہے۔

Azad rehna sher ki manind hai.

Being independent is like being a lion.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "independens" — not hanging from or relying on another

First known use: 15th century

The word 'independent' has evolved from Latin to Middle English before becoming a part of modern English.