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relies

re·ly
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-lahy]
    • /rɪˈlaɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-lahy]
    • /rɪˈlaɪ/

Definition of relies word

  • verb without object relies 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 relies

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 Relies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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relies 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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