B2
dependable vs dependent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dependableadjective/dɪˈpen.də.bəl/ | Meaning that you can trust to do what you need or expect | Goes with dependable friend | Example Our old car is not fast, but it is very dependable. |
| dependentadjective/dɪˈpen.dənt/ | Meaning needing someone or something for support, or affected by something else | Goes with dependent on | Example Many old people in the countryside are dependent on their children for money. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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