Intermediate ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #240 of 1319

rely (v.)

to depend on

Examples

  • You can rely on me.

Key rules

  • Rely on someone or something
  • Rely on + noun or -ing
  • Reliance is the noun

Common mistakes

  • I rely of you โ†’ I rely on you
  • You can rely in me โ†’ You can rely on me

Use cases

  • Trusting friends
  • Describing services
  • Discussing support
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Depend on is a close synonym.

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