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reliance

[ri-lahy-uhns]

reliance Definition

dependence on or trust in someone or something.

Using reliance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reliance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's success is due to its reliance on innovative technology.

  • Example

    She has a strong reliance on her family for support.

  • Example

    The government's reliance on fossil fuels is damaging the environment.

  • Example

    He lost his job and now has no source of reliance.

reliance Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with reliance

  • to depend on or trust in someone or something

    Example

    You can place your reliance on me to get the job done.

  • over-reliance

    an excessive dependence on someone or something

    Example

    His over-reliance on his assistant led to mistakes in his work.

  • self-reliance

    the ability to depend on oneself and take care of one's own needs

    Example

    Her upbringing taught her the value of self-reliance and independence.

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Summary: reliance in Brief

The term 'reliance' [ri-lahy-uhns] refers to the state of depending on or trusting in someone or something. It can be seen in various contexts, such as a company's reliance on technology or an individual's reliance on their family for support. Phrases like 'place reliance on' and 'self-reliance' are also common. Antonyms include 'distrust' and 'mistrust,' while informal equivalents are 'counting on' and 'leaning on.'

How do native speakers use this expression?

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