English Reference
Idiom idiom

depending on


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


SIMPLE

“The price changes depending on the size.”

CONTEXTUAL

“We might go to the beach tomorrow, depending on the weather forecast.”

COMPLEX

“The success of the project will vary significantly, depending on how effectively the team manages their limited resources and tight deadlines.”


From depending + on.

Last updated April 22, 2026