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

Dạng rút gọn của nó phụ thuộc; dùng để chỉ có thêm thông tin nhưng không thể trả lời đơn giản

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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.