reliance

CEFRC1

/ɹɪˈlaɪ.əns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Dependence on someone or something for help or support.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.

Examples

  • Algeria needs to move away from its reliance on oil and gas.

  • Algeria needs to reduce its reliance on oil.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The condition of being reliant or dependent.

  2. The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.

  3. A person or thing which relies on another.

More examples

In context

  • The industry is working to phase out its reliance on fossil fuels.

  • Your reliance on his expertise may be misplaced.

  • The boat was a poor reliance.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

His constant blank on coffee made him unable to focus without it.

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Origin

noun

From rely + -ance.