Synonyms for Independent
Definition of 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"
14 synonyms found
Writing tips for "independent"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like absolute, autonomous, breakaway can replace "independent" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 14 alternatives available, "independent" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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!