Dependent (Noun)
Meaning
A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- My grandmother has been a dependent of my mother since my grandfather passed away, requiring constant care and financial support.
- The stay-at-home parent was a dependent of her partner, relying on them for all household expenses.
- After losing his job, he became a dependent of his sister, who put a roof over his head and fed him.
- The wheelchair-bound brother had been a dependent of his sibling since their parents' passing, needing help with daily tasks and medical expenses.
- Her mother was a dependent of the government, receiving a monthly allowance to assist her with living expenses.