adjective

depending

dih-PEHN-dihng

adjective

Varying according to circumstances; contingent on something else.

"The price changes depending on the size you order."

"Depending on the weather, the game might be moved indoors."

How to Use Depending

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishChanging based on some other factor — used to say "it varies."

Common mistake

Almost always paired with "on" — "depending the weather" is wrong; it should be "depending on the weather."

Common pairings

depending on depending on the situation depending on who you ask

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The price changes _____ on the size you order.

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