depending
dɪˈpɛndɪŋ
Definition

Definition of depending - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
reliantRarerelying on something or someoneRare
  • The outcome is depending on your decision.
dependent reliant trusting
2.
conditionalRaresubject to change based on conditionsRare
  • The schedule is depending on the weather.
conditional contingent
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Origin of depending

Latin, dependere (to hang down)

Terms with depending included in their meaning

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daily needs
act of depending on someone or something for support
relation
depending on or in relation to something
seasonal timing
happening or changing depending on the season
service difference
unequal service or quality depending on where someone lives
linguistics
sentence depending on a condition
business
pricing system where the price changes depending on set quantity or level tiers
situation
depending on which situation or option applies
control
depending on impersonal forces that change suddenly without clear rules

Examples of depending in a sentence

  • Success is depending on everyone's cooperation.
  • The outcome is depending on the final vote.
  • The plan is depending on the budget approval.

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  1. French:dépendant, conditionnel, ...
  2. German:abhängig, ...
  3. Italian:dipendente, condizionale, ...
  4. Spanish:condicionado, condicional, ...
  5. Portuguese:dependente, condicional, ...
  6. Chinese:依赖, 有条件的, ...
  7. Japanese:依存している, 条件次第, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعْتَمِد, مَشروط, ...
  9. Hebrew:תָּלוּי, מֻתְנֶה, ...
  10. Russian:зависящий, условный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:покладаючись, умовний, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्भर, शर्तों पर निर्भर, ...
depend
dɪˈpɛnd

Definition of depend - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
supportrely on someone for support or help
  • You can always depend on your friends.
rely trust
2.
conditionalitybe contingent upon
  • The trip depends on the weather..
hinge rely rest
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Expressions with depend

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rely on someone for support or help
She depends on her parents for financial support.
be contingent on a specific condition
The success of the plan depends upon the weather.
be influenced or determined by something
The outcome will depend upon it.

Origin of depend

Latin, de- (from) + pendere (to hang)

Examples of depend in a sentence

  • They depend on donations to keep the shelter open.
  • Success depends on your effort.
  • The outcome depends on various factors.

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  1. French:dépendre, être conditionné, ...
  2. German:sich verlassen auf, abhängen, ...
  3. Italian:contare, ...
  4. Spanish:depender, ...
  5. Portuguese:depender, ...
  6. Chinese:依靠, 取决于, ...
  7. Japanese:頼る, 次第である, ...
  8. Arabic:اعْتَمَدَ على, تَوَقَّفَ على, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִסְמוֹךְ עַל, לִהְיוֹת תָּלוּי בְּ, ...
  10. Russian:полагаться, определяться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:покладатися, визначатися, ...
  12. Hindi:भरोसा करना, निर्भर करना, ...
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