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CEFR B1 · Verbs
depend on
/dɪˈpɛnd ɒn/ Headword: depend 📚 Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
To depend on something or someone means to need them for support, help, or to make something happen. It also means to be determined or influenced by something else.
Synonyms
rely on
count on
lean on
be contingent on
Antonyms
be independent of
be self-sufficient
Translations
depend on in your language
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عربي
الاعتماد على شيء أو شخص يعني الحاجة إليه للدعم أو المساعدة.
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اردو
کسی چیز یا شخص پر انحصار کرنے کا مطلب ہے ان کی حمایت یا مدد کی ضرورت ہونا۔
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हिंदी
किसी चीज़ या व्यक्ति पर निर्भर होने का मतलब है कि आपको उनके समर्थन या मदद की ज़रूरत है।
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中文
依赖某事或某人意味着需要他们的支持、帮助，或者某事由另一件事决定或受其影响。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It means you need something or someone. Or, one thing changes because of another thing. For example, your plans might depend on the weather.
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Memory TipThink of 'dependent' – a child is dependent on their parents.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The success of the project will depend on (be determined by) everyone's hard work.
You can always depend on (trust) your family for support.
Our picnic plans depend on (are affected by) the weather.
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