noun
dependant
dih-PEHN-duhnt
Dependant (noun) means a person, such as a child or relative, who relies on someone else financially. Example: “He listed his two children as dependants on his tax return.”
noun
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A person, such as a child or relative, who relies on someone else financially.
"He listed his two children as dependants on his tax return."
How to use dependant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who depends on another person, usually for money or support.
UK vs US
In British English, "dependant" (noun, a person) is kept distinct from "dependent" (adjective); American English typically uses "dependent" for both.
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What does “dependant” mean?
The word “dependant” means a person, such as a child or relative, who relies on someone else financially. In plain terms, someone who depends on another person, usually for money or support.
How do you pronounce “dependant”?
“Dependant” is pronounced dih-PEHN-duhnt (/dɪˈpɛndənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dependant” in a sentence?
Here is “dependant” used in a sentence: “He listed his two children as dependants on his tax return.”
What part of speech is “dependant”?
“Dependant” is a noun.
