dependable
Translation
dependable, reliable, trustworthy
Examples
He is a very dependable employee.
He is a very dependable employee.
My car is old but it's dependable.
My car is old but it's dependable.
Grammar Patterns
((dependable)) + noun a dependable friend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reliable, trustworthy, steady; Antonyms: unreliable, untrustworthy
Etymology
From 'depend' + '-able' (capable of). Literally means 'capable of being depended on'.
Memory Tips
Something you can 'depend' on is 'dependable'. It describes a person or thing that won't let you down.