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reliable

reliable

Meaning of reliable

can be trusted

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Pronunciation
British English/rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/
American English/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterskě kào de
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reliable with Chinese translation

reliable usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

My reliable watch never stops ticking.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

We need a reliable alarm clock for early flights.

Learn by topic

reliable belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

reliable可靠的
kind善良的
smart聪明的
quiet安静的
boring无聊的
lazy懒惰的
angry生气的

reliable synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between reliable / solid / proven / responsible / steady / consistent

🇬🇧English

Implies strength, soundness and dependable quality; used for performance, products or arguments.

B1Often

They gave a solid performance in the final.

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🇬🇧English
proven

Implies that something has demonstrated reliability or effectiveness through testing or experience.

B2Often

Their proven methods guarantee success.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on duty, accountability and reliability in performing tasks rather than general dependability.

B1Very Often

She's a responsible manager who handles budgets carefully.

🇬🇧English

Conveys regularity and lack of fluctuation; can refer to pace, mood, performance or supply.

B2Often

He maintained a steady pace throughout the race.

🇬🇧English

Means acting or producing the same way over time or in agreement with standards or expectations.

B2Very Often

She delivers consistent results month after month.

🇬🇧English

Suggests well-foundedness, correctness or being in good condition; often more evaluative or formal.

B2Often

That's a sound plan — it should work.

C
🇬🇧English
credible

Focuses on believability and plausibility rather than on consistent performance or durability.

B2Often

The witness gave a credible account of the event.

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How to pronounce reliable and what this word means

reliable means reliable. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce reliable

/rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/

reliable translation

reliable

reliable examples

My reliable watch never stops ticking.

reliable transcription

/rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/, /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/

Questions about this word

reliable meaning: what does it mean?

can be trusted

reliable pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

reliable is pronounced as /rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

reliable definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

My reliable watch never stops ticking. Translation: Мои надёжные часы никогда не останавливаются.

Is reliable part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, reliable can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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