Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heavily-reliant-on
Phrase
ˈhɛvɪli rɪˈlaɪənt ɒn
Definition
Dependence on something to a great extent.
Examples
- Many startups are heavily reliant on venture capital for funding.
- In times of crisis, people can become heavily reliant on support from friends and family.
- The country’s economy is heavily reliant on tourism.
Meaning
The phrase ‘heavily reliant on’ indicates a significant level of dependence or reliance on a particular resource or factor.
Synonyms
- dependent on
- in a state of reliance
- intensely dependent on
