Reliance

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

dependence on or trust in someone or something

Example Sentences

His reliance on technology is concerning.

Her reliance on her friends helped her through difficult times.

Example Expressions

self-reliance

Synonyms

dependence, trust, confidence, faith, assurance

Entry 1

dependence, trust, confidence, faith

Entry 2

dependence, trust, confidence, faith, assurance

Antonyms

independence, self-reliance, distrust, doubt

Entry 1

independence, self-reliance, distrust

Entry 2

independence, distrust, doubt

Collocations

heavy reliance, reliance on, self-reliance, complete reliance, strong reliance, reliance on technology, reliance upon

Entry 1

heavy reliance, reliance on, self-reliance, complete reliance

Entry 2

heavy reliance, strong reliance, reliance on technology, reliance upon