dependent - dependant

dependent - dependant
used as an adjective
If you are dependent on someone or something, you need them in order to survive.

At first, a patient may feel very dependent on the nurses.

...those who are entirely dependent for their welfare on the public services.

All competitively priced newspapers became dependent on advertising.

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Note that you do not use any preposition except `on' after dependent.
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used as a noun
In British English, your dependants are the people who you support financially, such as your children.

...shorter or more flexible working hours for people with dependants.

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In American English, this noun is usually spelled dependent.

The statements provide evidence that you do not need to work to support yourself or your dependents.

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