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- [ri-lahy-uh-buh l]
- /rɪˈlaɪ ə bəl/
- /rɪˈlaɪə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-lahy-uh-buh l]
- /rɪˈlaɪ ə bəl/
Definitions of reliable word
- adjective reliable that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information. 1
- adjective reliable trustworthy 1
- adjective reliable dependable 1
- adjective reliable People or things that are reliable can be trusted to work well or to behave in the way that you want them to. 0
- adjective reliable Information that is reliable or that is from a reliable source is very likely to be correct. 0
- adjective reliable able to be trusted; predictable or dependable 0
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Origin of reliable
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1560-70; rely + -able
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Reliable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reliable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
reliable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reliable
adj reliable
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- above board — An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly.
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- allegiant — a person who displays constancy, duty, and faithfulness, esp to a ruling body
adjective reliable
- airworthy — If an aircraft is airworthy, it is safe to fly.
- apprized — Simple past tense and past participle of apprize.
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
- circumstantiated — Simple past tense and past participle of circumstantiate.
- confidential — Information that is confidential is meant to be kept secret or private.
Antonyms for reliable
adj reliable
- all wet — wrong; mistaken
- arbitrary — If you describe an action, rule, or decision as arbitrary, you think that it is not based on any principle, plan, or system. It often seems unfair because of this.
- bipolar — suffering from bipolar manic-depressive disorder
- capricious — Someone who is capricious often changes their mind unexpectedly.
- casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists
adjective reliable
- astucious — Subtle; cunning; astute.
- conjecturable — Able to be conjectured upon.
- designless — without a design, unplanned
- dodgy — inclined to dodge.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
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