CEFR B1

reliance

noun

Meaning

The state of depending on or trusting in someone or something for support, help, or success.

Examples

The company's reliance on a single supplier proved to be a major risk.
She has a strong reliance on her friends for emotional support.

Synonyms: dependence, trust, confidence, faith

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reliance (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlaɪəns/

Definition

The state of depending on or trusting in someone or something for support, help, or success.

Examples

The company's reliance on a single supplier proved to be a major risk.
She has a strong reliance on her friends for emotional support.
His reliance on technology made him vulnerable when the internet went down.

How to Use reliance

reliance on (prepositional phrase): The act of depending on someone or something. — "Their reliance on his expertise was evident in every decision they made."

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