Definition of Dependent
needful; reliant on something or someone else
Examples of Dependent in a sentence
Our kitten will not be placed in a new home until she is no longer dependent on her mother for milk. 🔊
Because she was still dependent on her parents for financial help, the young woman allowed them to claim her on their tax return. 🔊
The shipwrecked passengers were totally dependent upon the kindness of the natives for their survival. 🔊
The toddler seemed overly dependent on her mother, crying every time she left her even for a second. 🔊
Because he is dependent upon us for both food and love, we always try to hurry back home to our dog Rover. 🔊
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