DEPENDING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DEPENDING
(followed by on or upon, formerly also by of) To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition; to hinge on.
"We would like to go skiing, but it depends on the amount of snow."
(followed by on or upon) To trust; to have confidence; to rely.
"we depend on the mailman to come at the usual time."
To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above.
Examples of DEPENDING in a Sentence
- "We would like to go skiing, but it depends on the amount of snow."
- "we depend on the mailman to come at the usual time."
Word Details
Is DEPENDING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEPENDING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEPENDING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEPENDING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | p | e | n | d | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEPENDING
100 words from the letters in DEPENDING
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How to Use DEPENDING in Word Games
DEPENDING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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