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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/

reliable means: Someone or something you can trust to do things well or give correct information.

adjective

TRUSTWORTHYB1

Someone or something you can trust to do things well or give correct information.

  • She is a reliable friend.
  • We need reliable information before deciding.
  • Has your new car been reliable?

Similar words: dependable, trustworthy

Opposites: unreliable

Common phrases: reliable information, reliable source, reliable car

noun

DEPENDABLE ONEC2

A person or thing that you know you can depend on.

  • This coat is an old reliable.
  • The coach called on his old reliables for the final.
  • My old reliable still starts every morning.

Similar words: standby

Common phrases: old reliable, an old reliable

Questions about reliable

What does reliable mean?

Someone or something you can trust to do things well or give correct information.

What is reliable in other languages?

Türkçe: güvenilir · Español: fiable · Français: fiable · Deutsch: zuverlässig · Italiano: affidabile · 日本語: 信頼できる

How do you pronounce reliable?

It is pronounced /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/.

How do you use reliable in a sentence?

She is a reliable friend. We need reliable information before deciding.

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