reliant
adjective/rɪˈlaɪənt/
Frequency rank: #8,518 most common English word
Meaning
Depending on someone or something for support or help.
Example sentence
The remote village is heavily reliant on rainwater for its daily needs.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 8,501–8,600
- proactiveActing in advance to deal with an expected situation rather than just reacting to it.
- projectorA device that projects images or video onto a screen or surface.
- prominentlyIn a way that is easily seen or noticed; conspicuously.
- prudentActing with care and thought for the future; showing good judgment.
- qualifiera competition or condition that must be met in order to advance to the next stage.
- reputableHaving a good reputation; respected and trusted by people.
- revolverA handgun with a rotating cylinder that holds several cartridges.
- rinka smooth surface of ice or a specially prepared floor used for skating or hockey.
- ripplea small wave or series of waves spreading outward from a central point on the surface of water
- seekerA person who is trying to find or obtain something.