Is the word depends a simple predicate or verb?

"Depends" is a verb. More specifically, it's a present tense verb, acting as a simple predicate in a sentence.

Here's why:

* Verb: It describes an action or state of being (in this case, being contingent on something else).

* Simple Predicate: The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase in a sentence. It's the action or state of being the subject performs.

Example:

* "It depends on the weather."

* Subject: It

* Simple Predicate: depends

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