dependent
dependent
a person financially supported by another
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dependent with Russian translation
dependent usage examples
Она указала свою мать как иждивенца.
She listed her mother as a dependent.
Его сын — иждивенец по его медицинской страховке.
His son is a dependent on his health plan.
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dependent belongs to the topic "Identity and Personal Details". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
dependent synonyms
What's the difference between dependent / dependant / charge / ward
the standard word for a person who is financially supported by another person
She claimed three dependents on her tax return.
British spelling of dependent when it means a financially supported person
The form asks for the number of dependants.
a person who is cared for or supported by someone, especially a child or someone under one’s responsibility
He has two children in his charge.
a person, often a child, who is legally cared for by someone or by a court
The child became a ward of the state.
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How to pronounce dependent and what this word means
dependent means dependent. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dependent
/dɪˈpɛndənt/
dependent translation
dependent
dependent examples
She listed her mother as a dependent.
dependent transcription
/dɪˈpɛndənt/, /dɪˈpɛndənt/
Questions about this word
dependent meaning: what does it mean?
a person financially supported by another
dependent pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dependent is pronounced as /dɪˈpɛndənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dependent definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She listed her mother as a dependent. Translation: Она указала свою мать как иждивенца.
Is dependent part of Identity and Personal Details vocabulary?
Yes, dependent can be learned in the Identity and Personal Details topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dependent part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, dependent can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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