depends
/dɪˈpɛndz/
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Meaning · English
Apheretic form of it depends; used to indicate more information is known but a simple answer cannot be given
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Interjection
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “depends” mean?
Apheretic form of it depends; used to indicate more information is known but a simple answer cannot be given
Is “depends” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.