depending
word · lemma: depend
Definition
Used to show that something changes according to the situation, condition, or other factors. It often appears in phrases like 'depending on' to mean 'according to' or 'based on'.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as part of 'depending on + noun/pronoun' or 'depending on whether + clause'. It often introduces variable results: 'Prices change depending on the season.' In many sentences, 'depending on' sounds more natural than repeating 'it depends'. Avoid using 'depending of'.
Example Sentences
The price changes depending on the size.
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We go by bus or train, depending on the weather.
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Dinner will be early or late, depending on when Dad gets home.
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I might work from home tomorrow, depending on how I feel in the morning.
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The trip could be amazing or a total mess, depending on who comes with us.
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Some people love that kind of humor, depending on their mood.
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