self
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ffi
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Comparative
more self-sufficient
Superlative
most self-sufficient
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capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others
- After years of practice, the farm became self-sufficient, growing enough food and resources to sustain itself year-round.
- Learning basic cooking skills can help people become more self-sufficient and less reliant on takeout.
- The small village aimed to be self-sufficient by generating its own electricity through solar panels.
- Moving to a rural area taught her how to be self-sufficient, from growing her own vegetables to fixing minor household repairs.
- The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living.
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