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depend

IPA: /dɪˈpɛnd/

KK: /dɪˈpɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To rely on someone or something for support or help; to be influenced or determined by something else.

Example: You can depend on your friends to help you when you need it.

dependability

IPA: /dɪˌpɛndəˈbɪləti/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being reliable and trustworthy, so that others can count on you or something to perform as expected.

Example: Her dependability makes her a great team member.

dependable

IPA: /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Someone or something that can be trusted to do what is expected or needed.

Example: My friend is very dependable; I can always count on her to help me when I need it.

dependableness

IPA: /dɪˈpɛndəblnəs/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being reliable and trustworthy; the ability to be counted on to do what is expected or promised.

Example: Her dependableness makes her a great team member who everyone can rely on.

dependably

IPA: /dɪˈpɛndəblɪ/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be relied on or trusted; consistently reliable.

Example: She always arrives at work dependably, never late.

dependance

IPA: /dɪˈpɛndəns/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndəns/

noun

Definition: A state of relying on or needing someone or something for support or help.

Example: Her dependence on her parents made it difficult for her to live independently.

dependant

IPA: /dɪˈpɛndənt/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndənt/

noun

Definition: A person who relies on another for support, especially financial support.

Example: As a single parent, she has to provide for her child who is her dependant.

dependence

IPA: /dɪˈpɛndəns/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndəns/

noun

Definition: A state where someone relies on or needs something or someone else for support or help.

Example: Her dependence on coffee made it hard for her to function without it.

dependency

IPA: /dɪˈpɛndənsi/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndənsi/

noun

Definition: A state or condition of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

Example: The project's success is based on the dependency of various teams working together.

dependent

IPA: /dɪˈpɛndənt/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndənt/

adjective

Definition: Needing someone or something else for support or help; not able to exist or function alone.

Example: Many children are dependent on their parents for care and support.

noun

Definition: A person who relies on someone else for help or support, often financially.

Example: The government provides assistance to dependents of low-income families.

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