noun · academic
independence
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dəns/in·de·PEN·dence
the state of being free from dependence on others; self-sufficiency
Examples
“Young adults often strive for financial independence.”
“National independence was achieved after years of struggle.”
“Promoting independence in students is a key goal of modern education.”
Band 8 sentence
“Encouraging independent learning helps students develop the resilience needed for higher education and the workplace.”
Collocations
- financial independence
- gain/achieve independence
- independence day
Word family
Common mistakes
He is independence.→He is independent.
Students should learn independence at school.→Students should learn to be independent at school.
Say it for a higher band
5freedom→6self-reliance→7+independence
Synonyms
autonomy
self-sufficiency
Easily confused
independent
“She became independent after moving to a new city.”
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