Dependent Definition
dependent
adjective
- relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed; "dependent children"; "dependent on moisture"
- contingent on something else
- (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence; "a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence"
- held from above; "a pendant bunch of grapes"
- being under the power or sovereignty of another or others; "subject peoples"; "a dependent prince"
- addicted to a drug
noun
- a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
"Dependent" in song lyrics
See how dependent is used in real songs:
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"and by pretentious, pretendin that they not dependent"
Akir — Apocalypse -
"99 his mother became dependent"
Big Quarters — Song for Brown Babies -
"Not a rent tenant, Daddy's one dependent"
Bolo Gah f/ Amy Renee, Begga Ooh, Jim Kelly — Two Things
Words that rhyme with dependent
Usage tips for "dependent"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dependent" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dependent to find words that pair well.