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靠 — meaning in English

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English meaning

depend verb To rely on someone or something for support, help, or a particular outcome.
rely verb To depend on someone or something; to trust that it will do what is needed.

Senses

靠 is used for these senses in English:

depend (intransitive, usually followed by on or upon) To trust; to have confidence; to rely.
italicize (typography) To put into italics.

depend — full definition

verb To rely on someone or something for support, help, or a particular outcome.
verb To vary according to circumstances; used to say an answer isn't fixed.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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