What is the difference between Dependant vs Dependent?

b2-upper-intermediate

Dependant

noun

Definition

A person who relies on another for financial support.

Examples

She has three [dependants] to support.

Each [dependant] receives benefits.

List all your [dependants] on the form.

Dependent

adjective

Definition

Relying on someone or something for support.

Examples

Children are [dependent] on their parents.

The outcome is [dependent] on the weather.

He became [dependent] on medication.

Tags

similar-spelling sound-similar overlapping-meaning

Practice Quiz

Question 1: She has three ___s to support.

dependant dependent

Question 2: He is ___ on his parents for money.

dependant dependent

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'dependent' correctly?

List all your dependents on the tax form. She's very dependant on coffee. My dependent clause needs a verb. How many dependents do you have?

Question 4: Which of these best describes 'dependant'?

An adjective meaning relying on A noun meaning a person who relies on another A grammar term Needing support

Question 5: The child is still ___ on her mother.

dependant dependent

Question 6: How many ___s do you claim on taxes?

dependant dependent

Question 7: Which sentence is correct?

She's dependant on medication. He has five dependents. The dependent clause is incomplete. All dependants must be listed.

Question 8: Success is ___ on hard work.

dependant dependent

Question 9: His elderly father is his ___.

dependant dependent

Question 10: In American English, which spelling is typically used for the noun?

dependant dependent Both are equally common Neither is correct

Quiz Answers

Q1: dependant

Q2: dependent

Q3: My dependent clause needs a verb.

Q4: A noun meaning a person who relies on another

Q5: dependent

Q6: dependant

Q7: The dependent clause is incomplete.

Q8: dependent

Q9: dependant

Q10: dependent

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