depends
word · lemma: depend
/dɪˈpɛndz/
di-PENDZ
/dɪpˈɛndz/
di-PENDZ
Definition
Used to say that the answer or result is not fixed and changes according to the situation. It often means that something is decided by other facts or conditions.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in replies: 'It depends.' The usual pattern is 'depend on' or 'depend upon': 'It depends on the weather.' Do not say 'depends of'. In conversation, 'That depends' can sound slightly more formal or firm.
Spanish: depender - depender de la situaciónPortuguese (BR): depender - variar conforme a situaçãoPortuguese (PT): depender - variar conforme a situaçãoChinese (Simplified): 取决于 - 视情况而定Chinese (Traditional): 取決於 - 視情況而定Hindi: निर्भर होना - स्थिति पर निर्भर होनाArabic: يعتمد - يتوقف على الظروفBengali: নির্ভর করেRussian: зависитJapanese: 〜によるVietnamese: phụ thuộcKorean: 달려 있다Turkish: bağlıUrdu: منحصر ہےIndonesian: tergantung
Example Sentences
It depends on the weather.
basic
Honestly, it depends—some days I love this job, and some days I want to quit.
natural
The price depends on the size.
basic
When we leave depends on Mom.
basic
Whether I go this weekend depends on how much work I finish.
natural
A lot depends on what they say tomorrow.
natural