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What does "depend on" mean?

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Rebecca

In this context, "depend on" means "rely on". "Depending" on someone means you trust them and they are there for you when you need them. Ex: I depend on my mom even as an adult. Ex: Luckily, I have friends I can depend on when I'm having a hard time.

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