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Academic English #14. How to Use “depend on”

New Hair Institute · 김진오의 뉴헤어 프로젝트 · May 9, 2025

“Depend on” is a very basic and commonly used English expression meaning “to vary depending on ~” or “to rely on ~.” It is very useful in academic presentations, Q&A sessions, and...

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Clinic: New Hair Institute

Original post date: May 9, 2025

Translated at: April 29, 2026 at 2:34 PM

Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.

“Depend on” is a very basic and commonly used English expression meaning “to vary depending on ~” or “to rely on ~.”

It is very useful in academic presentations, Q&A sessions, and paper discussions when explaining differences according to conditions, situations, or variables.

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5 Example Sentences

  1. The results vary depending on the duration of the treatment.

The results depend on the duration of the treatment.

  1. The effectiveness varies depending on the technique used. The effectiveness depends on the technique used.

  2. The prognosis is determined by the patient’s age and general health. The prognosis depends on the patient’s age and general health.

  3. The appropriate dosage varies depending on the stage of the disease. The appropriate dosage depends on the stage of the disease.

  4. The outcome of the study largely depends on the sample size.

depend on whether or not ~ : depends on whether ~ or not

depend on how you look at it : can vary depending on your perspective

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