How to Use "Dependent" with Example Sentences

dependent (adj): needing someone or something for help and support; decided by something

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Used with verbs:

"The woman is dependent on her husband."
(be: is/am/are, feels, seems)

"I have become dependent on him."
(become, grown)

"He remains dependent on prescription drugs."
(remains)

"Your salary is dependent on how much you work."
(be: is/am/are)

Used with adverbs:

"The elderly couple have become closely dependent on each other."
(closely, deeply, greatly, heavily, highly, very)

"He has become absolutely dependent on his mother."
(absolutely, completely, entirely, solely, totally, utterly)

"She is growing increasingly dependent on her painkillers."
(increasingly)

"Some students are partially dependent on loans."
(partially, largely, financially)

"He became physically dependent on his brother after the accident."
(physically, emotionally)

"Her choice is mainly dependent on salary."
(mainly)

Used with prepositions:

"The organization is largely dependent on donations."
(on)

"Her decision is solely dependent upon the test results."
(upon)