C1nounsocietymoney
US/rɪˈlaɪ.əns/
UK/rɪˈlaɪ.əns/
the state of depending on someone or something to do what you need
In context
Our reliance on foreign oil makes the economy weak when prices rise.
The report warns against too much reliance on one supplier.
Her reliance on her notes made the speech sound stiff.
Words that go with reliance
noun + preposition
- reliance onThere is a growing reliance on technology in schools.
adjective + noun
- heavy relianceThe company has a heavy reliance on a few big clients.
- excessive relianceExcessive reliance on credit can lead to debt.
- growing relianceA growing reliance on screens worries many parents.
verb + noun
- reduce relianceThe city plans to reduce its reliance on cars.
- place reliance onDo not place too much reliance on a single source.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
reliance inCorrect: reliance on
Incorrect:
a reliance of technologyCorrect: a reliance on technology