Reliable

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/

Definitions of reliable

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case, 'reliable' describes something or someone that can be trusted or depended on

Example Sentences

A1 My alarm clock is reliable and always wakes me up on time.

A2 I trust my reliable friend to keep our plans organized.

B1 Having a reliable internet connection is essential for remote work.

B2 The data from this study is reliable and can be used for future research.

C1 The company's reputation for reliable products has made it a market leader.

C2 The scientist's findings are considered reliable and have been published in top journals.

Examples of reliable in a Sentence

formal The company prides itself on providing reliable services to its clients.

informal You can always count on him to be reliable and show up on time.

slang She's the most reliable person I know, always coming through for me.

figurative The foundation of their friendship is built on a reliable trust that never wavers.

Grammatical Forms of reliable

• past tense: relied
• plural: reliables
• comparative: more reliable
• superlative: most reliable
• present tense: reliably
• future tense: will rely
• perfect tense: have relied
• continuous tense: is relying
• singular: reliable
• positive degree: reliable
• infinitive: rely
• gerund: relying
• participle: relied

Origin and Evolution of reliable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reliable' originated from the Latin word 'reliabilis', which means trustworthy or dependable.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reliable' has maintained its original meaning of being trustworthy or dependable, but it has also evolved to encompass qualities such as consistency and accuracy.