reliance

simple noun26 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.1

A very common way to express strong dependency, often with a slightly negative connotation of being too much.

Indicates a robust and significant dependency.

A high degree of dependency.

Dependency that is considered too much or unreasonable.

Similar to 'growing reliance', indicating a trend of more dependency.

Dependency that is increasing over time.

Similar to 'complete reliance', indicating absolute dependency.

Indicates a full and total dependency.

Refers to a state where the level of dependency is higher than before.

Emphasizes that there are no other sources of support or dependency.

Refers to a state where the level of dependency is lower than before.

Dependency that has been happening and is still happening.

Indicates dependency on only one source or factor.

Emphasizes the ongoing nature of the dependency.

A more formal term for excessive or inappropriate dependency.

Used to talk about the extent or level of dependency.

The most common term for making dependency smaller.

To trust or depend on someone or something.

To make the dependency on something greater.

To cause or result in dependency.

To make the dependency on something smaller.

To completely remove the dependency on something.

To promote or foster dependency on something.

Similar to 'decrease', meaning to reduce dependency.

The standard preposition used with reliance.

A more formal or traditional alternative to 'on'.