Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Dependents.
Dependents - 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)
independent15Dependents - 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
"Parents can claim their children as dependents on their tax return."
"The soldier receives an increase in pay to support their dependents."
"Many companies offer benefits for their employees' dependents."
"The new policy allows for extended health coverage for dependents."
"He needs to provide evidence of his dependents to qualify for the assistance."
Word Game Points
Is DEPENDENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dependents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEPENDENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is DEPENDENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dependents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEPENDENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is DEPENDENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dependents is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEPENDENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
