rely

rely

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Pronunciation

The IPA phonetic spelling for "rely" is:

rɪˈlaɪ

Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:

• First syllable (ri):

• r: alveolar approximant

• ɪ: short front vowel

• Second syllable (laɪ):

• l: alveolar lateral liquid

• aɪ: diphthong, starting with a short front vowel and moving to a high front vowel

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Word Form Variations

The word "rely" is a verb, and its word form variations are:

• Base form: rely

• Past tense: relied

• Past participle: relied

• Present participle: relying

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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Verb

• Definition: To depend on someone or something for support, aid, or trust.

• Synonyms: depend, count on, trust, lean on

• Antonyms: distrust, doubt, ignore

Example: "I rely on my alarm clock to wake me up every morning."

Noun (less common)

• Definition: A person or thing that can be depended on.

• Synonyms: mainstay, support, backbone

• Antonyms: liability, burden, drawback

Example: "He is a reliable rely, always there to lend a hand.

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Examples of Use

Books:

• "She knew she could rely on her friend to be there for her during tough times." (A fictional novel)

• "Scientists rely on the scientific method to conduct experiments and draw conclusions." (A science textbook)

Newspapers:

• "Many families rely on government assistance to make ends meet." (The New York Times)

• "The company's success relies heavily on its innovative products." (The Wall Street Journal)

Online Publications:

• "You can rely on our website for the latest news and updates." (A news website)

• "Don't rely solely on social media for information." (A blog post)

Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:

• "I rely on my trusty sidekick to help me save the day." (A superhero movie)

• "You can't always rely on the narrator to tell the whole truth." (A mystery novel)

• "The character's decision to rely on luck instead of hard work led to their downfall." (A TV show)

General Public Discourse:

• "I rely on my morning coffee to get me through the day." (A casual conversation)

• "We can't rely on the weather to cooperate for our picnic." (A weather forecast discussion)

• "The elderly often rely on their children for support." (A news report)

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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Rely

1. "I rely solely on caffeine and weirdness to get me through the day." (Jay Lyons, Avatar)

2. "Don't rely on luck; work hard and you will succeed." (Unknown)

3. "We can't rely on luck; we have to create our own opportunities." (Unknown)

4. "Don't rely on others to make you happy; find happiness within yourself." (Unknown)

5. "You can rely on me; I'll always be there for you." (Unknown)

6. "Don't rely on others to validate you; believe in yourself." (Unknown)

7. "You can't rely on anyone but yourself." (Unknown)

8. "Don't rely on others to change your life; you have to do it yourself." (Unknown)

9. "Don't rely on others to make you feel good about yourself; build your own self-esteem." (Unknown)

10. "Don't rely on others to tell you who you are; discover your own identity." (Unknown)

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Etymology

The word "rely" comes from the French word "relier," which means "to bind" or "to fasten." This French word, in turn, comes from the Latin word "religare," which has a similar meaning.

So, when we say we "rely" on someone or something, it's like we're tying ourselves to them, trusting them to hold us up. This idea of being bound or tied to something is the core meaning of the word.

The first known use of "rely" in English was around the 14th century. Back then, it was used in a similar way to how we use it today, meaning to depend on or trust someone or something.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Rely

• Phrases with "rely":

  • Rely on someone/something

  • Rely heavily on

  • Rely solely on

  • Rely too much on

  Phrases with synonyms for "rely":

  • Count on someone/something

  • Depend on someone/something

  • Lean on someone/something

  • Bank on someone/something

  Less common or original phrases:

  • To be a reliable mainstay

  • To be a dependable pillar

  • To be a steadfast support

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Source Information

Definition of rely from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

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