depended
word · lemma: depend
Definition
The past tense of 'depend'; means something was influenced by or needed something else to happen or exist.
Usage & Nuances
Used to show reliance or influence in the past. Often followed by 'on' or 'upon' (e.g., 'depended on the weather'). It's formal in writing but very common in speech. Do not confuse it with 'depending' (present participle).
Spanish: dependió - dependíaPortuguese (BR): dependiaPortuguese (PT): dependiaChinese (Simplified): 取决于 (过去式) - 依赖于 (过去式)Chinese (Traditional): 取決於 (過去式) - 依賴於 (過去式)Hindi: निर्भर था/थी/थेArabic: اعتمد علىBengali: নির্ভর করেছিলRussian: зависелоJapanese: 頼っていた - 依存していたVietnamese: phụ thuộc vàoKorean: 의존했다 - 달려 있었다Turkish: bağlıydıUrdu: انحصار تھا - منحصر تھاIndonesian: bergantung pada
Example Sentences
She depended on her friends for support.
basic
The outcome depended on the weather.
basic
We depended on our teacher to explain the lesson.
basic
My decision really depended on how much time I had.
natural
It all depended on whether he answered the phone or not.
natural
Back then, we depended on letters to keep in touch.
natural