Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Dependent.
How to pronounce dependent:
US
Dependent - as an adjective
Relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
Example: "Dependent children"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
independent15(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
Example: "A subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subordinate14Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
independent15Dependent - as a noun
A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dependant13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
receiver13recipient13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She is a dependent of her father."
"He is considered a dependent for tax purposes."
"The woman filed a petition to claim her mother as a dependent."
"The child's welfare is the responsibility of their legal dependents."
"The elderly often require assistance from their dependents."
Word Game Points
Is DEPENDENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dependent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEPENDENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DEPENDENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dependent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEPENDENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is DEPENDENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dependent is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEPENDENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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