Ingles

depend

gb/dɪpˈɛnd/ us/dɪpˈɛnd/
A2 Ingles
~ 1000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa A2 state
1

Be affected by something else

To be changed or decided by something else.

Padron ng paggamit: [something] depends on [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'depend' with 'rely' without 'on'. In English, 'depend' almost always needs 'on' (e.g., 'depend on someone').
Mga kasingkahulugan
hinge on (Slightly more figurative but common in the same contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
be independent of (Describes something not affected or determined by another factor.)
Mga kolokasyon
depend on circumstances |depend on weather |depend on support |depend on outcome
Mga tema
daily life |decision-making |cause and effect |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • Success in the project will depend on teamwork.
  • Whether we go hiking will depend on the weather.
  • The outcome depends on how well we prepare.
  • Her happiness depends on her family's health.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The price depends on the size.
  • My plans depend on the weather.
  • The result depends on your answer.
  • It depends on how much time we have.
Pandiwa A2 action
2

Rely for help or support

To need someone or something to live or work well.

Padron ng paggamit: depend on [someone/something] for [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners omit 'on', saying 'I depend my parents' instead of 'I depend on my parents'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
rely on (Very close in meaning, but 'rely' can feel slightly more personal or emotional.)
Mga kasalungat
manage without (To cope without needing help or support from someone or something.)
Mga kolokasyon
depend on friends |depend on income |depend on parents
Mga tema
daily life |relationships |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • Children depend on their parents for food and shelter.
  • Many small businesses depend on local customers.
  • She depends on her assistant to organize her schedule.
  • We depend on clean water to stay healthy.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I depend on my phone for work.
  • Babies depend on milk.
  • We depend on the bus to get to school.
  • Plants depend on sunlight to grow.
Pandiwa A2 state
3

Be decided later by conditions

To say that you do not know yet because it will be decided by something else.

Padron ng paggamit: 'It depends' as a short response
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes try to add an object directly after 'It depends', but English requires 'on' before the condition (e.g., 'It depends on the weather').
Mga kasingkahulugan
be conditional (More formal term for being based on certain conditions.)
Mga kasalungat
be certain (Indicates something is fixed and not subject to change.)
Mga kolokasyon
it all depends |depends entirely
Mga tema
daily life |conversation |core_vocabulary |time
Mga Halimbawa
  • Will we win? It depends.
  • Are you coming to the party? It depends on my work schedule.
  • It all depends how much time we have.
  • His decision depends entirely on the test results.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Will you go? It depends.
  • It depends on the weather.
  • It depends what she says.
  • It depends if I get the job.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
depend
IPA
GB/dɪpˈɛnd/
US/dɪpˈɛnd/
Mga pantig at diin
de - pend (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pend)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
  • Base: depend
  • 3rd Person Singular: depends
  • Present Participle: depending
  • Past: depended
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
depends verb depending verb depended verb
Core family
dependence noun B1 dependent adjective B1 dependable adjective B1
Related words
dependably adverb dependency noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
independent adjective B1 independence noun B1 independently adverb B1 undependable adjective
Advanced or less common
interdependent adjective interdependence noun
Mga ekspresyon

depend on

1
/dɪpˈɛnd ˈɔn/
phrasal verb

Need or be affected by something

To need or be affected by someone or something for a result or support.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Your grade will depend on how well you write the essay.
  • We all depend on clean air to live.

depending on

1
/dɪpˈɛndɪŋ ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

Change based on a condition

Used to say that what happens will change based on a certain thing.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The cost will change depending on the size you choose.
  • You may get a bonus depending on your performance.

it depends

1
/ˈɪt dɪpˈɛndz/
fixed phrase

Not sure until later factors are known

Used to say that you are not sure yet because it will change based on something else.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Will it rain tomorrow? It depends.
  • Can you come? It depends if I finish my work.

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