reliable
/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
English B2 · Upper-intermediateadjectiveDescribing things
reliable (adjective) means able to be trusted to do what is expected.
Persian: قابلاعتماد
Meaning of reliable
| Word | reliable |
|---|---|
| Definition | able to be trusted to do what is expected |
| Persian | قابلاعتماد |
| Pronunciation | /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | B2 (Upper-intermediate) |
Example sentence
He is a reliable worker and is never late.
او کارگری قابلاعتماد است و هرگز دیر نمیکند.
Word forms of reliable
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | reliable |
| noun | reliability |
| verb | rely |
Synonyms of reliable
dependable, trustworthy
Opposites of reliable
unreliable
Common phrases with reliable
- a reliable source
- reliable service
- highly reliable
Related English words
adequateenough in quantity or good enough in quality · B2capablehaving the ability to do something · B2cautiouscareful to avoid danger or mistakes · B2complexmade of many parts and difficult to understand · B2flexibleable to change or be changed easily to suit new conditions · B2genuinereal and true, not false or pretended · B2significantlarge or important enough to be noticed · B2compellingso interesting or convincing that you cannot ignore it · C1
Questions about reliable
What does reliable mean?
reliable (adjective) means able to be trusted to do what is expected.
What is the Persian meaning of reliable?
reliable means قابلاعتماد in Persian.
What level is the word reliable?
reliable is a English B2 (upper-intermediate) word.
What is another word for reliable?
Words close in meaning to reliable include dependable, trustworthy.
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