reliable
Adjective
IPA: /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
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Meaning
Someone or something reliable can be trusted to do what you expect, even when you need them often.
Example sentences
- My old bike is still reliable; I ride it to the shops every day.
- Maya is a reliable colleague who always finishes her tasks on time.
Word origin
Formed from "rely" and the suffix "-able", the word dates from the sixteenth century.
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"Reliability" is the noun for the quality of being reliable. For example: "The team values her reliability."
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