# dependably

**Pronunciation:** /dɪˈpɛndəbli/ · dih-PEN-duh-blee

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that can be relied upon; in a consistent and trustworthy manner.

## Examples

- The new software update has dependably improved the system's performance.
- She has dependably delivered excellent results throughout her career.
- This brand of coffee dependably provides a rich and smooth flavor.

## Synonyms

- reliably — Most common synonym, emphasizing trustworthiness.
- consistently — Highlights regularity and lack of variation.
- steadily — Suggests a slow, continuous, and stable progress or performance.
- faithfully — Implies loyalty and adherence to duty or promise.

## Antonyms

- unreliably — The direct opposite, indicating a lack of trustworthiness.
- erratically — Suggests unpredictable and inconsistent behavior.

## Common patterns

- dependably improve — To improve in a way that can be relied upon. — Consistent study habits dependably improve academic performance.
- dependably deliver — To provide or achieve something in a reliable manner. — The team dependably delivered the project ahead of schedule.
- dependably perform — To function or act in a consistent and trustworthy way. — This machine dependably performs its task without interruption.

## Collocations

- dependably perform — The old engine still dependably performs after years of use.
- dependably deliver — This service has dependably delivered on its promises for a decade.
- dependably improve — Regular practice dependably improves your skills.

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