dependable
Translation
reliable, trustworthy
Examples
He is a very dependable employee.
He is a very dependable employee.
I need a dependable car for my commute.
I need a dependable car for my commute.
Grammar Patterns
a dependable ((noun)) She is a dependable colleague.
((sb./sth.)) is dependable The information is dependable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reliable, trustworthy, steady; Antonyms: unreliable, undependable
Etymology
From 'depend' + '-able', meaning 'able to be depended on'.
Memory Tips
A dependable person is someone you can 'depend on'. The suffix '-able' means 'able to be'.