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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/
Definition of reliably word
- adjective reliably that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information. 1
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Origin of reliably
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1560-70; rely + -able
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Parts of speech for Reliably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reliably 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.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
reliably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reliably
adv reliably
- anxiously — full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; solicitous: Her parents were anxious about her poor health.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- authentically — not false or copied; genuine; real: an authentic antique.
- beyond question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
adverb reliably
- confirmedly — In a manner that is confirmed; definitely, as has been demonstrated.
- credibly — capable of being believed; believable: a credible statement.
- equitably — In an equitable manner.
- ethically — In an ethical manner.
- heedfully — In a heedful manner.
Antonyms for reliably
adverb reliably
- deceptively — apt or tending to deceive: The enemy's peaceful overtures may be deceptive.
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