# reliably

**Pronunciation:** /rɪˈlaɪəbli/ · ri-LY-uh-blee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is consistent and dependable; in a manner that can be trusted to work or happen as expected.

## Examples

- The weather forecast reliably predicted rain all week.
- She has reliably performed her duties for over ten years.
- This software update will reliably fix the bugs.

## Synonyms

- dependably — Suggests something can be counted on to perform as expected.
- consistently — Emphasizes uniformity and lack of variation over time.
- steadily — Implies a slow, regular, and controlled progression or performance.
- surely — Expresses strong confidence in something happening or being true.

## Antonyms

- unreliably — In a way that is not dependable or consistent.
- erratically — In a way that is not regular or predictable; in a wild or uncontrolled manner.

## Collocations

- reliably informed — I am reliably informed that the project will be completed by Friday.
- reliably predict — The new model can reliably predict market trends.
- reliably perform — The engine has reliably performed under extreme conditions.

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