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- [dih-pen-duh-buh l]
- /dɪˈpɛn də bəl/
- /dɪˈpen.də.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-pen-duh-buh l]
- /dɪˈpɛn də bəl/
Definitions of dependably word
- adjective dependably capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee. 1
- noun dependably In a dependable manner. 1
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Origin of dependably
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35; depend + -able
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Parts of speech for Dependably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dependably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
dependably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dependably
adv dependably
- warily — in a wary manner.
- delicately — fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar.
- thoroughly — in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
- laboriously — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
- gingerly — with great care or caution; warily.
adverb dependably
- consistently — agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory: His views and actions are consistent.
- unfailing — not failing; not giving way; not falling short of expectation; completely dependable: an unfailing friend.
- without fail — to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved: The experiment failed because of poor planning.
- regularly — at regular times or intervals.
- unvarying — to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance: to vary one's methods.
Antonyms for dependably
adv dependably
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
- partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- incautious — not cautious; careless; reckless; heedless.
adverb dependably
- unreliability — not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.
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