reliable
Meaning
Reliable means that you can trust someone or something to do what they are supposed to do.
💡 Don't confuse "reliable" with "rely," which is a verb.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
always
take
the
same
bus
to
work
because
it
is
reliable
and
usually
on
time
.
The
driver
knows
the
route
well
,
so
I
can
relax
and
read
a
book
during
the
trip
.
Sometimes
there
is
traffic
,
but
the
company
sends
messages
if
the
bus
will
be
late
.
I
feel
calm
when
I
leave
home
because
I
know
the
bus
will
arrive
when
I
need
it
.
Common Phrases
reliable source
reliable friend
reliable information
Synonyms
Antonyms
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