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The plant is dependent on sunlight.
What does Dependent mean?
Needing support from something else.
Dictionary definition
Needing someone or something else for support.
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The final score is dependent on every round.
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A dependent clause needs another clause to make a complete sentence.
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What does dependent mean?
Dependent means Needing support from something else.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to dependent?
The choice "reliant" is closest in meaning because dependent means needing support from something else.
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Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for dependent?
The choice "independent" is a strong contrast because dependent means needing support from something else.
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Dependent
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dih · pen · dunt · strongest beat: pen
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WordDependent.
Partadjective.
MeaningDependent means Needing support from something else.
ExampleExample: The plant is dependent on sunlight.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- dih · pen · dunt
- Strongest beat
- pen
- Ending
- dunt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pen.
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independentAble to stand or act without support.
self-sufficientAble to manage without outside help.
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dependent
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dependent
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