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What does Rely mean?
Rely means depend on.
Dictionary definition
To depend on someone or something for help, support, or a result.
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The team relied on each member to finish one part of the project.
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Good research does not rely on one source when stronger evidence is available.
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What does rely mean?
Rely means to depend on.
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A dictionary can be depended on for word meanings, so rely fits.
Practice 3
Which word means able to be depended on?
Reliable means dependable or able to be relied on.
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MeaningRely means depend on.
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- Syllables
- ri · ly
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- ly
- Ending
- ly
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- Put a little extra energy on ly.
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Rely word family
Base word
rely
verb
rely
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relies
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relied
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relying
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