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Dependant vs. Dependent
Dependant
/dɪˈpendənt/Examples:
A good night's sleep is often dependant on a calm mind.The child's mood seemed dependant on her favorite toy.Attendance at meetings was heavily dependant on the weather.
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Dependent
/dɪˈpendənt/Examples:
"From that point Dependent is the heaven and nature all.He is very dependent on his mother.'You see, I'm pretty well dependent on the old boy.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Dependant is spelled with an a which is typical in British English as a noun.
- Dependent with an e is more commonly used as an adjective in both British and American English.
- Remember that dependent describes a state or condition while dependant is an entity or person who relies on another.
- The e in dependent matches the e in adjective, which can help you recall that it's an adjective.
- Use dependant when referring specifically to a person relying on someone else, especially in British English.
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