dependents Synonyms
dependents Meaning
dependents
determined by something else, relying on another for especially financial support, dependency, not mathematically or statistically independent (see independent entry 1 sense 1e), hanging down, affected with a drug addiction, lacking the necessary means of support or protection and in need of aid from others (as a public agency), being under another's authority, unable to exist, sustain oneself, or act appropriately or normally without the assistance or direction of another, affected with a drug dependence, equivalent sense 6a, one that is dependent (as on drugs or a person), a person who relies on another for support, determined or conditioned by another, affected with a drug dependence (see dependence sense 4), subject to another's jurisdiction, a close relative or member of a taxpayer's household who receives over half of his or her support from the taxpayer and is a U.S. citizen, national, or resident, or a resident of a bordering country (as Mexico) see also dependency exemption at exemption, subordinate entry 1 sense 3a, subordinate sense 3a, relying on another for support, affecting the lower part of the body and especially the legs, one that is dependent, a person who is dependent, occurring under the influence of gravity
dependents Sentence Examples
- The insurance policy covers medical expenses for the policyholder and their eligible dependents.
- Tax deductions are available for expenses related to qualifying dependents.
- The number of dependents a person has is a factor in determining eligibility for certain government programs.
- Parents are legally obligated to provide financial support for their minor dependents.
- Some dependents may qualify for government assistance, such as food stamps or housing subsidies.
- Employers must provide health insurance to employees with a certain number of dependents.
- A person's income is taxed at a higher rate if they have fewer dependents.
- Students may claim their dependents on their tax returns, reducing their tax liability.
- Military members may receive additional pay for having dependents.
- The cost of childcare is a significant expense for families with young dependents.
FAQs About the word dependents
determined by something else, relying on another for especially financial support, dependency, not mathematically or statistically independent (see independent
leeches, henchmen, lackeys, hangers-on, free riders, freeloaders, flunkeys, sponges, spongers, moochers
supporters, benefactors,philanthropists,
The insurance policy covers medical expenses for the policyholder and their eligible dependents.
Tax deductions are available for expenses related to qualifying dependents.
The number of dependents a person has is a factor in determining eligibility for certain government programs.
Parents are legally obligated to provide financial support for their minor dependents.
