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independently Antonyms

Opposite of independently

Because the opposite of independently shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a self-reliant manner, without outside help, control, or influence from others.

Usage Example

"By the end of the semester, the students were able to design and conduct their own laboratory experiments dependently."

Strongest
dependently
Strong
helplessly

• adverb (Context 2)

Separately or distinctly from another person, thing, or process; without connection or coordination.

Usage Example

"Two research teams working on different continents arrived at the exact same mathematical proof jointly."

Strongest
jointly
together
collectively
Strong
collaboratively
mutually

Similar words to independently

Words similar to independently shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

autonomously
separately
individually
self-reliantly
unaided
single-handedly
apart
distinctly
See all synonyms of independently

• Nearby Words

indentured
independence
independent
independently
indescribable
indescribably
indestructibility

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Independently. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/independently
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