dependent
dependent
a person financially supported by another
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dependent with Russian translation
dependent usage examples
Она указала свою мать как иждивенца.
She listed her mother as a dependent.
Его сын — иждивенец по его медицинской страховке.
His son is a dependent on his health plan.
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dependent synonyms
What's the difference between dependent / dependant / charge / ward
иждивенец — a person financially supported by another
She listed her mother as a dependent.
Она указала свою мать как иждивенца.
the standard word for a person who is financially supported by another person
She claimed three dependents on her tax return.
Она указала трёх иждивенцев в налоговой декларации.
British spelling of dependent when it means a financially supported person
The form asks for the number of dependants.
В форме спрашивают количество иждивенцев.
a person who is cared for or supported by someone, especially a child or someone under one’s responsibility
He has two children in his charge.
У него на содержании двое детей.
a person, often a child, who is legally cared for by someone or by a court
The child became a ward of the state.
Ребёнок стал подопечным государства.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce dependent and what this word means
dependent translation: иждивенец. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dependent
/dɪˈpɛndənt/
dependent translation
иждивенец
dependent examples
She listed her mother as a dependent.
dependent transcription
/dɪˈpɛndənt/, /dɪˈpɛndənt/
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dependent meaning: what does it mean?
a person financially supported by another
dependent pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dependent is pronounced as /dɪˈpɛndənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dependent definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She listed her mother as a dependent. Translation: Она указала свою мать как иждивенца.
Is dependent part of Identity and Personal Details vocabulary?
Yes, dependent (иждивенец) can be learned in the Identity and Personal Details topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dependent part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, dependent (иждивенец) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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