dependable

adjective
UK: /dɪˈpendəbl/
US: /dɪˈpendəbəl/

  1. Someone or something that is dependable can be trusted or believed because they work or behave well in the way you expect.

    1. Our car is old, but it's very dependable so we can go on trips.
    2. She is a dependable employee who always completes her tasks on time and with great attention to detail.

  2. If you are dependable, people can rely on you to do what you say you will do.

    1. He is a dependable friend, always there when I need help with everyday activities.
    2. For a team to succeed, it needs dependable players who can consistently perform under pressure and challenges.

Synonyms

trustworthy steady responsible faithful reliable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dependable" in English means: Someone or something that is dependable can be trusted or believed because they work or behave well in the way you expect., If you are dependable, people can rely on you to do what you say you will do..

The phonetic transcription of "dependable" is /dɪˈpendəbl/ in British English and /dɪˈpendəbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dependable": trustworthy, steady, responsible, faithful, reliable.

Example usage of "dependable": "Our car is old, but it's very dependable so we can go on trips.". More examples on the page.