hinge on — to depend entirely on something; to be determined by
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to depend entirely on something; to be determined by
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɪndʒ ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- My weekend plans hinge on whether my mother-in-law decides to visit or not.
- The company's future hinges on the launch of their new smartphone.
- Whether I pass the exam hinges on my ability to stay awake during studying.
hinge on
NOUN[/hɪndʒ ɑːn/]
to depend entirely on something; to be determined by
💡 Concept
The championship game hinges on this final free throw.
🎵 Rhyme
On the fringe she starts to cringe, knowing everything will hinge on this!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/hɪndʒ ɑːn/
🇬🇧 UK/hɪndʒ ɒn/
🌳Etymology
Roothinge
🎵Rhyme
cringefringesinge
cringe
fringe
singe
🔗Collocations
hinge on approval
hinge on success
hinge on factors
hinge on whether
entirely hinge on
hinge on the outcome
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My weekend plans hinge on whether my mother-in-law decides to visit or not.”
“The company's future hinges on the launch of their new smartphone.”
😄 Fun example
“Whether I pass the exam hinges on my ability to stay awake during studying.”
“The peace negotiations hinge on both sides making significant compromises.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
depend onrely onrest onturn onhang on
Antonyms
independent ofregardless of
Related
contingentconditionaldependentcrucialpivotal
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