reliable (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/

Definition

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

Examples

• She is a reliable employee who always completes her tasks on time.

• We need a reliable source of information for our research project.

• The old watch is surprisingly reliable, keeping perfect time for decades.

How to Use reliable

reliable for (prepositional phrase)

Dependable or trustworthy for a specific purpose or task. — "This software is reliable for basic accounting tasks."

reliable to (prepositional phrase)

Trustworthy or consistent in a particular way. — "He proved to be reliable to his friends in times of need."

Synonyms of reliable

Words with a similar meaning to reliable:

• dependable
• trustworthy
• consistent
• steadfast

Antonyms of reliable

Words with the opposite meaning to reliable:

• unreliable
• faulty

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