# relying

Pronunciation: say "ri-LY-ing" /ɹɪˈlaɪɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of rely. — present participle and gerund of rely
   - Simple: Present participle of rely. Use this when someone is depending on someone or something right now.
   - _The committee is relying on fresh survey data to guide its decision._
   - _Farmers relying on seasonal rains struggle badly during a long drought._

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