Independent Definition
independent
adjective
- free from external control and constraint; "an independent mind"; "a series of independent judgments"; "fiercely independent individualism"
- (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces; "an autonomous judiciary"; "a sovereign state"
- (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence; "the main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb"
- not controlled by a party or interest group
noun
- a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
- a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
"Independent" in song lyrics
See how independent is used in real songs:
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"Facing life so it's strike three, independent"
504 Boyz f/ Krazy — Tell Me -
"Hip-hop is back and independent"
9th Prince f/ Don Don — Young Black Millions -
"But the incentive, the pride I feel is independent"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — That!
Words that rhyme with independent
Usage tips for "independent"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "independent" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for independent to find words that pair well.