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relied

re·ly
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-lahy]
    • /rɪˈlaɪ/
    • /rɪ.ˈlaɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-lahy]
    • /rɪˈlaɪ/

Definition of relied word

  • verb without object relied to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on or upon): You can rely on her work. 1
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Origin of relied

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English relien < Middle French relier < Latin religāre to bind fast, hold firmly. See re-, ligament

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Parts of speech for Relied

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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relied popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for relied

verb relied

  • hoped — the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: to give up hope.
  • leaned — to incline or bend from a vertical position: She leaned out the window.
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Antonyms for relied

verb relied

  • misgave — Simple past form of misgive.
Just one Antonym for relied

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