reliable
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/
re · li · a · ble
rɪ · ˈlaɪ · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. trustworthy
Significado en Español
confiable, fiable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đáng tin cậy
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Example Sentence
He is very reliable.
他非常可靠。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again and again)+liable(responsibility)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “reliable”:
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A
Trustworthy
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B
Fragile
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C
Dubious
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D
Imaginative
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A — Trustworthy.
“reliable” means adj. trustworthy
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A truly ______ friend will always keep the promises that she makes.
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A
dishonest
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B
unpredictable
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C
reliable
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D
untrustworthy
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C — reliable.
“reliable” means adj. trustworthy
Common questions about “reliable”
What does “reliable” mean?
reliable — adj. trustworthy. In Chinese: 可靠的，可信赖的.
How do you pronounce “reliable”?
reliable is pronounced /rɪˈlaɪəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: re · li · a · ble.
How do you use “reliable” in a sentence?
He is very reliable. (他非常可靠。)
What are synonyms for “reliable”?
trustworthy, dependable — all close in meaning to reliable (adj. trustworthy).
Is “reliable” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. reliable appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “reliable”?
re(again and again)+liable(responsibility)
