B1
dependant vs dependent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dependantnoun/dɪˈpen.dənt/ | Meaning a person, such as a child, who relies on you for money and a home | Goes with — | Example You can add your dependants to the insurance plan for a small fee. |
| 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.
The project is entirely on government funding.