Word of the Day: Rely
To “rely” on something or someone is to have trust in that thing or that person. It’s very similar to the word “depend.” When used as a verb, “rely” is almost always followed by the preposition “on.”
- You can rely on Bill. He’s a very good worker and he always finishes things on time.
- Can we rely on Francine to get the job done?
- They can’t rely on Jeff anymore. He’s not a very responsible person.
- Helen relies on her car to get her to work every morning.
- Who do you rely on for help?
- We rely on our local grocery store for fresh produce.
The word “reliable” is the adjective form of “rely.”
- Ralph is a very reliable employee. He never misses a day of work.
- You need a reliable means of transportation to get to school every day.
- Sandra relies on her cell phone for many different things–not just making phone calls.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with R page to see the list of all words starting with letter R. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
