reliance

Everyday

1. Needing or depending on someone or something. tree →
2. Trust that someone or something will help: «reliance on friends». tree →

In the lessons

In science and geography: «reliance on fossil fuels», «reliance on imports». In everyday life: too much reliance on calculators or screens. Phrases: «reliance on», «over-reliance», «self-reliance».

Examples

• Our reliance on cars causes pollution. tree →
• Too much reliance on a calculator can make mental maths weaker. tree →
• The town's reliance on fishing made it poor when the fish ran out. tree →
• Self-reliance means being able to look after yourself. tree →
• The team's reliance on one star player was risky. tree →
• Babies have total reliance on their parents. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Preposition: «reliance on/upon». Verb «rely», adjective «reliant», «reliable» (can be trusted). «Self-reliance» is a good quality.