depending
/dɪˈpendɪŋ/preposition
उच्चारण डिपेन्डिंग
(depending on) ... के अनुसार, ... पर निर्भर करते हुए
Core word
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~ on sth
(depending on) according to; varying because of the thing mentioned
(depending on) ... के अनुसार, ... पर निर्भर करते हुए
- The journey takes six to eight hours, depending on the traffic.
- Depending on the results, Radhika may choose science or commerce.
- The fee varies, depending on the course you choose.
+ 2 more examples
- Depending on the weather, we may cancel the picnic.
- Prices range from fifty to a hundred rupees, depending on the size.
Synonyms according to subject to contingent on
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
depending on + noun
'Depending on' works like a preposition: it introduces the factor that changes the result.
'Depending on' preposition की तरह काम करता है और उस कारक को लाता है जिससे परिणाम बदलता है।
- Prices vary depending on the season.
- Depending on the traffic, we will reach by noon.
depending on + wh-clause
It can be followed by a wh-clause: 'depending on how/whether/what'.
इसके बाद wh-clause भी आ सकता है: 'depending on how/whether/what'।
- Depending on whether it rains, the match may be shifted.
- Pay will differ depending on how long you work.
on is required
In British English the preposition 'on' must follow 'depending'; 'depending upon' is also correct but more formal.
British English में 'depending' के बाद 'on' ज़रूरी है; 'depending upon' भी सही है पर अधिक औपचारिक है।
- Depending on your age, you may need a guardian.
- Choose a book depending on your level.
position in the sentence
The phrase can come at the start or the end of a sentence, with a comma at the start.
यह phrase वाक्य के आरंभ या अंत में आ सकता है; आरंभ में comma लगता है।
- Depending on the answer, we shall decide.
- We may stay longer, depending on the answer.
+Collocations 5
depending on + noun
the weatherthe seasonyour agethe sizethe demand
- The fare changes depending on the distance.
depending on + wh-
how muchwhetherwhatwhowhen
- Depending on how much you study, you may pass.
verb + depending on
varydifferchangerangecost
- Salaries range from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 depending on experience.
adverb + depending on
largelypartlyentirelymainlysimply
- The route varies, depending mainly on the road conditions.
depending on the circumstances
circumstancescontextsituationcasepreference
- You can use either word, depending on the context.
“More examples 5
- Tickets cost between ₹200 and ₹500, depending on the seat.
टिकट सीट के अनुसार ₹200 से ₹500 के बीच के हैं।
- Depending on the result, Radhika may apply for a second attempt.
परिणाम के अनुसार राधिका दूसरे प्रयास के लिए आवेदन कर सकती है।
- The time to reach Shimla is five to seven hours, depending on traffic.
शिमला पहुँचने में ट्रैफ़िक के अनुसार पाँच से सात घंटे लगते हैं।
- Depending on how it is used, the word may be a noun or a verb.
प्रयोग के अनुसार यह शब्द noun या verb हो सकता है।
- Fees differ, depending on the course you choose.
चुने गए पाठ्यक्रम के अनुसार फीस अलग-अलग होती है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ Depending of the weather, we shall leave.
✓ Depending on the weather, we shall leave.
The preposition after 'depending' is 'on'.
'Depending' के बाद preposition 'on' आता है।
✗ Depends on the weather, we may cancel the trip.
✓ Depending on the weather, we may cancel the trip.
An introductory phrase needs the participle 'depending', not the finite verb 'depends'.
Introductory phrase में participle 'depending' चाहिए, finite verb 'depends' नहीं।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
according to subject to contingent on
§Grammar and usage
Depending is followed by on or upon, never 'of' or 'from'.
Preposition के रूप में depending के बाद on या upon आता है, 'of' या 'from' कभी नहीं आता।