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 reliable reliable /riːˈlaɪəbəl/

adjective

  1. () Worthy of reliance or trust  ( dependable , reliable )
    worthy of reliance or trust
     A reliable source of information
    a reliable source of information
     A dependable worker
    a dependable worker
  2. () Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief  ( reliable , authentic )
    conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
     An authentic account by an eyewitness
    an authentic account by an eyewitness
     Reliable information
    reliable information
  3. () Worthy of being depended on  ( true , dependable , reliable , honest )
    worthy of being depended on
     A dependable worker
    a dependable worker
     An honest working stiff
    an honest working stiff
     A reliable source of information
    a reliable source of information
     He was true to his word
    he was true to his word
     I would be true for there are those who trust me
    I would be true for there are those who trust me