rely

/rɪˈlaɪ/

verbre · ly

reLY = you can LIE back and trust it—when you reLY, you depend on it.

Yes, it's rely. Remember the ending: it’s **-ly**, not **-ley** (re + ly).

Definition

  1. verbto depend on someone or something; to trust that something will happen or be true

Examples

  • You can rely on me to pick you up after practice.
  • Plants rely on sunlight and water to grow.
  • Don’t rely only on luck—prepare and practice.

Synonyms

dependcount ontrustlean onlook to

Antonyms

doubt

Translations

ES confiar en; depender dePT confiar em; depender deFR compter sur; se fier à

Common misspellings

releyreliereilyrellyrelireliyre-lyre ly

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