The country's economy depends on foreign trade.
The country's economy depends on foreign trade.
English
depend
dɪˈpend, dɪˈpɛnd
Meaning: to be controlled or determined by something else
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | depend |
| 3rd person singular present | depends |
| Present participle | depending |
| Past | depended |
| Will future | will depend |
| Going-to future | going to depend |
| Imperative negative | don't depend / do not depend |
Example sentences
Whether we go to the beach or not depends on the weather.
Whether we go to the beach or not depends on the weather.
The success of the project depends upon everyone's hard work.
The success of the project depends upon everyone's hard work.
Prices vary depending on the season.
Prices vary depending on the season.
The region's economy depends heavily on agriculture.
The region's economy depends heavily on agriculture.
Usage Notes
Commonly followed by 'on' or 'upon'. It describes a situation where one event is contingent on another.
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