dependent
Meaning
The term "dependent" refers to someone or something that relies on another person or thing for support or assistance.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "dependent" with "independent," which means not relying on others.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maya
moved
to
a
new
city
for
university
and
felt
dependent
on
her
older
friend
during
the
first
weeks
.
Her
friend
showed
her
the
bus
route
to
campus
,
helped
her
set
up
a
bank
account
,
and
gave
advice
about
affordable
shops
nearby
.
At
the
start
she
was
nervous
about
cooking
and
paying
bills
,
but
she
practiced
small
tasks
every
day
.
By
the
end
of
the
month
she
felt
more
independent
and
ready
to
make
her
own
decisions
.
Common Phrases
dependent on
dependent upon
dependent variable
Synonyms
Antonyms
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