reliance — the state of depending on or trusting in someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of depending on or trusting in someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈlaɪəns/
Example Sentences
- My reliance on GPS got me lost when the signal disappeared in the mountains.
- The company's reliance on a single supplier proved risky during the crisis.
- His reliance on his mom's cooking made college life quite challenging.
reliance
NOUN[/rɪˈlaɪəns/]
the state of depending on or trusting in someone or something
💡 Concept
the state of depending on or trusting in someone or something
🎵 Rhyme
From lone defiance to strong alliance through reliance!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/rɪˈlaɪəns/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈlaɪəns/
🌳Etymology
Rootrely
Suffix--ance
🎵Rhyme
compliancedefiancealliance
compliance
defiance
alliance
🔗Collocations
heavy reliance
reliance on technology
place reliance on
self-reliance
reduce reliance
complete reliance
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My reliance on GPS got me lost when the signal disappeared in the mountains.”
“The company's reliance on a single supplier proved risky during the crisis.”
😄 Fun example
“His reliance on his mom's cooking made college life quite challenging.”
“Self-reliance is an important skill for independent living.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
dependencetrustconfidencefaithbelief
Antonyms
independenceself-sufficiencyautonomy
Related
relyreliabledependenttrustsupport
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