dependence
intermediateB1/dɪˈpɛndəns/ · de-pend-ence
The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
Meanings
The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
کسی دوسرے شخص یا چیز پر بھروسہ کرنے یا کنٹرول ہونے کی حالت۔
انحصار
inhaasar
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- dependence on alcohol
- dependency issues
- emotional dependence
Example Sentences
His dependence on painkillers was becoming a serious issue.
اس کا درد کشہ ادویات پر انحصار ایک سنجیدہ مسئلہ بنتا جا رہا تھا۔
Us ka dard kasha adwiyat par inhaasar aik sanjeeda masla banta ja raha tha.
Trust issues may stem from a person's dependence on others.
بھروسے کے مسائل کسی شخص کے دوسروں پر انحصار سے جنم لے سکتے ہیں۔
Bharose ke masail kisi shakhs ke doosron par inhaasar se janam le sakte hain.
The company is trying to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers.
یہ کمپنی غیر ملکی سپلائرز پر اپنے انحصار کو کم کرنے کی کوشش کر رہی ہے۔
Yeh company ghair mulki suppliers par apne inhaasar ko kam karne ki koshish kar rahi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dependence' as needing to 'lean on' someone or something.
Imagine a person leaning on a crutch to symbolize reliance.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کسی پہ انحصار ہے، مجبوریوں کا ستیہ ناث ہے، اس کی چادر ہی میرا ہر غم، ہر خوشی کا سارا حل ہے۔
Kisi pe inhaasar hai, majbooriyon ka satya naath hai, Is ki chadar hi mera har gham, har khushi ka sara hal hai.
To depend on someone is the essence of constraints, Their presence is the solution to my every sorrow and joy.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دوسروں کے سہارے چلنا دنیا کا طریقہ ہے۔
Doosron ke saharay chalna dunya ka tareeqa hai.
Walking on the support of others is the way of the world.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "dependere" — to hang from, to rely on
First known use: 14th century
The word 'dependence' came into English from Middle French 'dépendance' in the late 14th century, evolving to denote reliance on someone or something.