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Uncommondepended
The correct spelling is depended.
How to pronounce depended
verb
IPA: /dɪˈpɛndɪd/
Say it like: Dep-end-ed
The correct spelling is depended. (followed by on or upon, formerly also by of) To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition; to hinge on. For example: "We would like to go skiing, but it depends on the amount of snow."
Usage Examples
“We would like to go skiing, but it depends on the amount of snow.”
“we depend on the mailman to come at the usual time.”
“a cause depending in court”
Definition
verb
- 1.(followed by on or upon, formerly also by of) To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition; to hinge on.
- 2.(followed by on or upon) To trust; to have confidence; to rely.
- 3.To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above.
- 4.To be pending; to be undetermined or undecided.
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