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- pronunciation:
- dih
pend
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
depends, depending, depended |
| definition 1: |
to trust or rely (usually followed by "on" or "upon").
We know we can depend on this plumber to do the work well.- synonyms:
- count on, rely, trust in
- similar words:
- bank on, lean
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| definition 2: |
to strongly need and receive help from an outside source in order to live or have success in something.
Children depend on adults for food and shelter.Farmers depend on the spring rains in order to have enough water for their crops.- synonyms:
- rely
- similar words:
- lean
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| definition 3: |
to be decided by or subject to (usually followed by "on").
Whether I can go to the park depends on how quickly I can finish my work.- synonyms:
- hinge
- similar words:
- turn
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Word Builder: depend +
- dependable:
able to be depended on
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