reliable
Translation
dependable, trustworthy, consistent
Examples
He is a very reliable worker.
He is a very reliable worker.
My car is old but it's reliable.
My car is old but it's reliable.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) dependable, trustworthy He is a very reliable worker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dependable, trustworthy, consistent; Antonyms: unreliable, untrustworthy
Etymology
From the verb 'rely' and the suffix '-able', meaning 'able to be relied upon'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'rely' + 'able'. If you are 'able' to 'rely' on someone or something, they are reliable.