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reliable

Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/]

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reliable: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use reliable in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “trustworthiness”

(adjective) when someone or something can be trusted or depended on to do what is expected or promised. Like a friend who always shows up when they say they will.

Example

The reliable car never breaks down on long trips.

Example

The unreliable alarm clock sometimes doesn't go off in the morning.

Example

Is the source of information reliable for this project?

How to pronounce reliable

Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/]

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