Simple meaning
What does Dependent mean?
needing support from something else.
Dictionary definition
needing someone or something else for support.
Example sentences
Dependent in a sentence
easy
The class used dependent to describe the result in simple words.
medium
In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more dependent.
hard
During group work, students explained how dependent changed the meaning and evaluation of the information.
Synonyms
Words like Dependent
similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
Word family
Dependent word family
Base word
dependent
adjective
dependent
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does dependent mean?
Dependent means needing support from something else.
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