reliably

CEFRB2

/rɪˈlaɪəbli/

adverb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In a dependable way that can be trusted.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In a reliable manner.

Examples

  • As of yet, there is no method that can reliably cure all tumors.

  • It's so funny how reliably Tom accuses others of things he's doing.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

More examples

In context
  • Genuine cowards follow the wicked and cannot reliably sustain any virtue.

  • Above all, rail needs to be boring. By that, I mean that it must run its timetable reliably, day-in and day-out. Punctuality and reliability remain the bedrock of a successful railway.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The old clock works very blank and keeps perfect time every day.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adverb

From reliable + -ly.