kelvinho8
depend on and rely on? what is the difference between them in usage?
2012년 7월 26일 오후 1:34
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There is no real big difference though I wouldn't use rely on as much with inanimate objects. For example I can depend on my computer but I wouldn't rely on my computer.
2012년 7월 26일
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There is a different usage for "depend on" so this "depends on" how you have seen it being used. 1. Whether or not your lamp will turn on depends on (is dependent on) whether or not you have plugged it in. 2. The correct answer to a question depends on the meaning/intent/context of the question. In this usage, "Depends on" means that the outcome, or the answer, is dependent on preceding factors or intent. We also say, "It depends..." - meaning that we need more contextual information before we can accurate form a conclusion.
2012년 7월 26일
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In most context they are the same. The nuance is this, "rely" means that you don't have the ability to do it and need the help of someone else. "depend" is that you are capable of doing it but unable to do so because of some other reason.
2012년 7월 26일
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both are synonym and mean trust in . for example : my family depends on me .(RELY ON, lean on; count on, bank on, trust (in), have faith in, believe in; pin one's hopes on. )
2012년 7월 26일
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