independent
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/adj
Middle School
1
Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free.
2
Not affiliated with any political party.
3
Providing a comfortable livelihood.
4
Not subject to bias or influence; self-directing.
5
Separate from; exclusive; irrespective.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing