dependent

Speech parts

1. dependent - Noun

2. dependent - Adjective

3. dependent - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Hanging down; as, a dependent bough or leaf.

Relying on, or subject to, something else for support; not able to exist, or sustain itself, or to perform anything, without the will, power, or aid of something else; not self-sustaining; contingent or conditioned; subordinate; -- often with on or upon; as, dependent on God; dependent upon friends.

One who depends; one who is sustained by another, or who relies on another for support of favor; a hanger-on; a retainer; as, a numerous train of dependents.

That which depends; corollary; consequence.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

dependant subject subordinate hooked ward charge qualified conditional contingent reliant subservient addicted pendant pendent drug-addicted
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Antonyms

independent king arch guardian commissioner sergeant
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Hypernyms

receiver recipient

Hyponyms

minion charge

Phrases with the word

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Examples

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a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence Source: Internet

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a dependent prince Source: Internet

a pendant bunch of grapes Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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