🤝reliance

Meaning

dependence on or trust in someone or something

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example Sentences

Her reliance on her friends helped her through difficult times.

His reliance on technology is concerning.

Example Expressions

self-reliance

Synonyms

dependence, trust, confidence, faith, assurance

Entry 1

dependence, trust, confidence, faith, assurance

Entry 2

dependence, trust, confidence, faith

Antonyms

independence, distrust, doubt, self-reliance

Entry 1

independence, distrust, doubt

Entry 2

independence, self-reliance, distrust

Collocations

heavy reliance, strong reliance, reliance on technology, reliance upon, reliance on, self-reliance, complete reliance

Entry 1

heavy reliance, strong reliance, reliance on technology, reliance upon

Entry 2

heavy reliance, reliance on, self-reliance, complete reliance

More Example Sentences

Over-reliance on technology is reducing our capacity for critical thinking.