Word
dependant
Phoneticsde·pen·dant
UK/dɪpˈɛndənt/
Definition
n. a person who relies on someone else for their money or support. You use this word when talking about someone who cannot survive or live independently without another person.
n. a person who relies on another for financial support or maintenance. Often used in legal or social security contexts to describe individuals who are financially dependent on a primary earner.
Examples
“The company provides health insurance for all dependants of its employees.”
“After the accident, the family's financial situation became very difficult because the primary earner was no longer able to work and support his dependants.”
“The legal framework must account for the specific needs of dependants when determining the appropriate level of compensation following a tragic loss of income.”
Examples
simple
“The company provides health insurance for all dependants of its employees.”
contextual
“After the accident, the family's financial situation became very difficult because the primary earner was no longer able to work and support his dependants.”
complex
“The legal framework must account for the specific needs of dependants when determining the appropriate level of compensation following a tragic loss of income.”
Real-World Examples
“Separate payments connected to housing or dependant children would be unaffected.” “The applicants are also seeking certification of a class action involving survivors who were shot and dependants of those killed.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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