rely
Meaning
To rely on someone or something means to depend on them for support, help, or information.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "rely" with "depend," as they can have slightly different connotations in certain contexts.
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Common Phrases
rely on
rely heavily on
rely primarily on
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