reliable

CEFRB1

/ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Able to be trusted to work well or do what is expected.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Something or someone reliable or dependable

Examples

  • Encryption technology has advanced to the point where it's pretty reliable.

  • He is a good fellow, to be sure, but he isn't reliable.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Such that either a sent packet will reach its destination, even if it requires retransmission, or the sender will be told that it didn't.

  2. Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy

More examples

In context

  • We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.

  • the best means, and the most reliable pledge, of a higher object

  • the old reliables

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Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

From rely + -able.