Word a Day
reliance
What does reliance mean?
reliance (noun): the act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use reliance in a sentence?
- Your reliance on his expertise may be misplaced. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce reliance?
/ɹɪˈlaɪəns/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does reliance come from?
From rely + -ance.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of reliance?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “reliance”?
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What does “reliance” mean?
perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness
Not quite: that's what sense means.
the act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust
Right! That's what “reliance” means.
any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation
Not quite: that's what rest means.
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
Not quite: that's what data means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “reliance”?
house
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money
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trust
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place
Not quite: place means something else.
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