# depending on

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/depending-on
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

you use this to say that one thing changes or is decided by another thing.

## Examples

- The price changes depending on the size.
- We might go to the beach tomorrow, depending on the weather forecast.
- The success of the project will vary significantly, depending on how effectively the team manages their limited resources and tight deadlines.

## Origin

From depending + on.

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