C1
dependence vs reliance
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dependencenoun/dɪˈpen.dəns/ | Meaning a state of needing someone or something to survive, succeed or feel normal | Goes with dependence on | Example The country wants to reduce its dependence on imported oil. |
| reliancenoun/rɪˈlaɪ.əns/ | Meaning the state of depending on someone or something to do what you need | Goes with reliance on | Example Our reliance on foreign oil makes the economy weak when prices rise. |
Which word fits?
1 of 2Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Trade creates mutual between nations.