reliable

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ri līə bəl)


reliable
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Sense: Adjective: trustworthy in character
Synonyms:
trustworthy Collocations, dependable Collocations, firm Collocations, staunch, steadfast Collocations, unimpeachable, conscientious, loyal Collocations, faithful Collocations, true Collocations, steady Collocations, constant Collocations, strong Collocations, positive Collocations, as good as your word, to be trusted, trusty (humorous), stable Collocations, solid Collocations, decisive Collocations, unequivocal, sure Collocations, devoted Collocations, tried Collocations, honest Collocations, honorable, honourable (UK), veracious, candid, principled, responsible Collocations, sincere Collocations, reputable, respectable, righteous Collocations, decent Collocations, incorruptible, truthful Collocations, upright Collocations, sound Collocations, unfailing, unswerving, all right (informal), alright (non-standard), OK Collocations (informal), okay (informal), kosher (informal), square-shooting (informal), straight-shooting (informal), true blue, tried and true
Antonyms:
undependable, untrustworthy, irresponsible, unfaithful Collocations, shady Collocations (informal), dodgy Collocations (UK, informal), underhanded, tricky Collocations, corrupt Collocations, slippery Collocations, sneaky Collocations, hesitant, ill-advised, slapdash, treacherous Collocations
Sense: Adjective: dependable
Synonyms:
safe Collocations, honest Collocations, sound Collocations, stable Collocations, solid Collocations, steady Collocations, trusty (humorous), guaranteed, dependable Collocations, regular Collocations, sure Collocations, certain Collocations, unquestionable, irrefutable, trustworthy Collocations, foolproof, sure-fire, credible, secure Collocations, conclusive, good Collocations, firm Collocations, substantial Collocations, solvent, infallible, authentic, competent Collocations, assured Collocations, tried and tested, tried and trusted
Antonyms:
false Collocations, dangerous Collocations, insecure Collocations, inaccurate Collocations, misleading Collocations, ambiguous, wobbly, wonky (UK, informal), rickety, run-down, unpredictable Collocations, unsteady, unstable, unbalanced, unsafe, unsound, inaccurate Collocations, insubstantial, makeshift, sketchy, up in the air

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