Grade 7

dependent

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(de-pend-ent) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. relying on someone or something for support.

Example Sentence

Our trip is dependent on the weather.

More Example Sentences

He felt dependent on his friends for help.

Synonyms

reliant; subordinate; contingent

Antonyms

independent; self-sufficient; autonomous

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Rhymes

  • pendant

  • ascendant
  • attendant
  • defendant
  • dependent
  • descendant
  • descendent
  • resplendent
  • transcendent

  • independent

  • interdependent
  • superintendant
  • superintendent
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