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John Aki Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Wordings help please?

Hi Mr CJ,

Could you please teach me how to use "depend on" and "subject to" correctly?

I can't depend too much on him. (Rely)

I can't depend on bus arriving time, especially rush hours. (Rely)

Here are difficult parts for me, how do I decide which one to choose for? unless are they interchangeable? then they won't be a problem.

It [ depends on / is subject to ] availability. (Both mean "affected by"?)

Buses [ are depended on / are subject to ] delay due to the traffic. (affected by)

It is [ depended on / subject to ] the price whether I will purchase it or not. (affected by)

it would [ depend on / be subject to ] the experience and circumstances. (affected by)

Whether we need more foods, it [ depends on / is subject to ] how many people turn up the party. (affected by)


Thanks in advance


John Aki

  

Top answer

"subject to" is much more formal. It is hardly ever used in conversational English and everyday situations. It is more used in writing, and business contexts.

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  • "subject to" is much more formal.
  • It is hardly ever used in conversational English and everyday situations.
  • It is more used in writing, and business contexts.
  • You application is pending, subject to review by the manager.
  • "Depend on" is very common in conversations.
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"subject to" is much more formal. It is hardly ever used in conversational English and everyday situations.

It is more used in writing, and business contexts. 

You application is pending, subject to review by the manager.

"Depend on" is very common in conversations.

Whether we have to order more food depends on how many people show up.
Whether the party
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