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Wordabulary

reliable

Pronunciation
Adjective B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

Able to be trusted to do what is expected, consistently.

"Her old car isn't very reliable in the winter."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

dependable trustworthy

Antonyms

unreliable

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "Her old car isn't very _____ in the winter."

Answer: reliable

In your own words, what does "reliable" mean?

Able to be trusted to do what is expected, consistently.

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