independently
adv. manneradv. without help or control from other people. You use this when you do something on your own or make your own decisions.
adv. in a manner that is free from outside control or influence; autonomously. Often describes actions performed without financial or logistical support from others.
She finished the difficult project independently.
The two researchers worked independently on the same problem before comparing their results at the end of the month.
Although the department is part of the larger university, it operates independently, managing its own budget and hiring its own staff without oversight from the central administration.
From independent + -ly.
Typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause to describe how an action is performed.
He lives independent.He lives independently.Learners often use the adjective 'independent' when the adverbial form 'independently' is required to modify the verb.