Examples of “depend” in a Sentence

verb To rely on someone or something for support, help, or a particular outcome.

• Many villagers depend on the local well for their drinking water.
• The whole plan depends on good weather.
• Children depend on their parents for almost everything in early life.

verb To vary according to circumstances; used to say an answer isn't fixed.

• Whether we go hiking will depend on how much it rains tomorrow.
• How long the journey takes depends on the traffic.
• Will you come?" "It depends on whether I can get the day off.