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adverbadverb

autonomamente

independently

Definition & meaning

Autonomamente means independently, on one’s own, or without outside help or control. It can refer to acting without assistance or making decisions independently.

  • Ha completato il lavoro autonomamente. — “They completed the work independently.”
  • Può decidere autonomamente. — “They can decide for themselves.”

Grammar & Word origin

An adverb formed from the adjective autonoma , the feminine form of autonomo , plus the adverb-forming suffix -mente. The adjective ultimately comes from Greek roots meaning “self” and “law.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • indipendentemente — independently; often emphasizes freedom from external influence or dependence.
  • da solo — alone or on one’s own; emphasizes doing something without company or help.

Antonyms

  • con l’aiuto di qualcuno — with someone’s help; contrasts with doing something without assistance.
  • sotto supervisione — under supervision; contrasts with acting without oversight.

Common phrases & collocations

  • lavorare autonomamente — to work independently.
  • decidere autonomamente — to decide for oneself.
  • agire autonomamente — to act independently.

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Examples

Lui lavora autonomamente nel suo ufficio.adverb

He works independently in his office.

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