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reliable
[ ri-lahy-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.:
reliable information.
Synonyms: consistent, authentic, trusty
Antonyms: undependable, deceitful, questionable
reliable
/ rɪˈlaɪəbəl /
adjective
- able to be trusted; predictable or dependable
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Derived Forms
- reˈliably, adverb
- reˌliaˈbility, noun
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Other Words From
- re·lia·bili·ty re·lia·ble·ness noun
- re·lia·bly adverb
- nonre·lia·ble adjective
- nonre·lia·ble·ness noun
- nonre·lia·bly adverb
- quasi-re·lia·ble adjective
- quasi-re·lia·bly adverb
- ultra·re·lia·ble adjective
- ultra·re·lia·ble·ly adverb
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Example Sentences
Huckabee will also need to establish a reliable fundraising base, something that up until now has proved to be elusive.
The jet engine instantly brought two advances over propellers: it doubled the speed and it was far more reliable.
No longer does it constitute a reliable, middle class-based alternative to the corporatist mindset of the Republicans.
Be reliable supports of the Songun revolution possessed of a lofty spirit and rich knowledge!
How reliable were the other witnesses, given the extraordinarily charged atmosphere surrounding this case?
The remaining figures, being taken from census returns and other reliable authorities, are more satisfactory.
Even genius, however, needs direction and adjustment to secure the most perfect and reliable results.
Here they are seldom abundant, but their constant presence is the most reliable urinary sign of the disease.
They make no such time as is currently reported on our side, and are by no means reliable for punctuality.
It is difficult to make, and should be purchased ready prepared from a reliable dealer.
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