Dependent

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Relying on someone or something else for support or help.

Example Sentences

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

Children are dependent on their parents for care.

Example Expressions

dependent on

Synonyms

subordinate, reliant person, charge, ward, reliant, needy, conditional, subject

Entry 1

subordinate, reliant person, charge, ward

Entry 2

reliant, needy, subordinate, conditional, subject

Antonyms

independent, self-sufficient, autonomous

Entry 1

independent, self-sufficient, autonomous

Entry 2

independent, self-sufficient, autonomous

Collocations

tax dependent, financial dependent, dependent child, dependent on, financially dependent, emotionally dependent

Entry 1

tax dependent, financial dependent, dependent child

Entry 2

dependent on, financially dependent, emotionally dependent