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The team's reliance on clear notes helped everyone finish the project.
What does Reliance mean?
Reliance means depending on someone or something.
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The act of depending on someone or something for help, support, or success.
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A plant's reliance on sunlight makes light important for growth.
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The article explained how too much reliance on one source can weaken research.
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MeaningReliance means depending on someone or something.
ExampleExample: The team's reliance on clear notes helped everyone finish the project.
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- ri · ly · unss
- Strongest beat
- ly
- Ending
- unss
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- Put a little extra energy on ly.
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Synonyms
Words like Reliance
dependenceUse for needing support from someone or something.
trustUse when confidence is placed in someone or something.
supportUse for help that makes success possible.
Antonyms
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independenceA contrast for not depending on others.
self-relianceA contrast for depending mainly on yourself.
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