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depend vs dependent

dependent vs depend

depend is not a noun while dependent is a noun.

depend is not an adjective while dependent is an adjective.

depend is a verb but dependent is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
depend No No Yes No
dependent Yes Yes No No
depend (noun) dependent (noun)
a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
depend (adjective) dependent (adjective)
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
addicted to a drug
contingent on something else
being under the power or sovereignty of another or others
held from above and hanging down
depend (verb) dependent (verb)
have faith or confidence in
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
Difference between depend and dependent

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