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Reliable
/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
Consistently good in quality or performance and able to be trusted.
Synonyms:
dependable
trustworthy
consistent
steadfast
certain
Antonyms:
unreliable
untrustworthy
inconsistent
undependable
erratic
Examples:
He is always
reliable
and on time.
I need a
reliable
car for long drives.
Etymology:
Originating in the early 17th century, from '
Usage Statistics:
20 mentions per 1 million words
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