Rely

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlaɪ/

Definitions of rely

verb to depend on with full trust or confidence

Example Sentences

A1 I rely on my alarm clock to wake me up in the morning.

A2 She relies on public transportation to get to work.

B1 We rely on our neighbors to water our plants when we're away.

B2 The company relies heavily on technology to streamline their operations.

C1 He relies on his experience and expertise to make important decisions.

C2 The success of the project relies on effective communication and collaboration among team members.

Examples of rely in a Sentence

formal In order to succeed, we must rely on accurate data and thorough analysis.

informal I can always rely on Sarah to pick me up from the airport.

slang I rely on my best friend to always have my back no matter what.

figurative When times get tough, I rely on my faith to guide me through.

Grammatical Forms of rely

• past tense: relied
• plural: relies
• comparative: more reliable
• superlative: most reliable
• present tense: rely
• future tense: will rely
• perfect tense: have relied
• continuous tense: is relying
• singular: relies
• positive degree: reliable
• infinitive: to rely
• gerund: relying
• participle: relying

Origin and Evolution of rely

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'rely' originated from the Old French word 'relier', which means 'to bind'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rely' evolved to signify a sense of trust and dependence on someone or something, shifting from its original meaning of binding or connecting.