Question 1

What does "depend on" mean?

Accepted Answer

To need someone or something for support, survival, or success

Question 2

How do you use "depend on" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Many small businesses depend on repeat customers to stay profitable.

Question 3

Is "depend on" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"depend on" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Extremely common in all registers. The phrase 'it depends' (without 'on') is used alone when the condition is understood or will be stated separately. 'That depends on...' is one of the most frequent sentence patterns in English.

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