Dependence

Synonyms of dependence

• dependency
• trust
• reliance
• reliability

Antonyms of dependence

• freedom
• independence
• autonomy
• self-reliance

Collocations of dependence

dependence on

Frequency: 80 %

His dependence on caffeine is evident by the number of cups he drinks daily.

dependence upon

Frequency: 70 %

Her success was dependence upon her hard work and dedication.

dependence for

Frequency: 60 %

The company's survival was dependence for funding from investors.

dependence with

Frequency: 50 %

His dependence with technology has made him less social in real life.

dependence of

Frequency: 40 %

The team's success was a result of their dependence of each other's skills.

Idiomatic Expressions for dependence

• Phrase: dependence syndrome
  Meaning: a cluster of physiological, behavioral, and cognitive phenomena in which the use of a substance takes on a much higher priority for a given individual than other behaviors that once had greater value
  Usage: The patient exhibited symptoms of dependence syndrome after prolonged use of the prescribed medication.