dependable
Dependable (adj) means Reliable; able to be trusted to do what is expected. Example: “She's the most dependable member of the team, always on time.”
How to use dependable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something you can count on.
Word forms
more dependable comparative, dependables plural, most dependable superlative
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She's the most _____ member of the team, always on time.
Etymology
Formed from "depend" plus the suffix "-able," meaning "able to be depended on."
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What does “dependable” mean?
The word “dependable” means reliable; able to be trusted to do what is expected. In plain terms, someone or something you can count on.
How do you pronounce “dependable”?
“Dependable” is pronounced dih-PEHN-duh-buh ([dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ] in IPA).
How do you use “dependable” in a sentence?
Here is “dependable” used in a sentence: “She's the most dependable member of the team, always on time.”
What part of speech is “dependable”?
“Dependable” is an adjective.
Is “dependable” a common word?
“Dependable” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.