dependable
dih-PEHN-duh-buh
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.”
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Reliable; able to be trusted to do what is expected.
"She's the most dependable member of the team, always on time."
"They needed a dependable car for the long road trip."
How to use dependable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something you can count on.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a dependable friend
dependable service
proven dependable
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Word forms
- Plural
- dependables
- Comparative
- more dependable
- Superlative
- most dependable
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Etymology
Formed from "depend" plus the suffix "-able," meaning "able to be depended on."
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Rhymes for dependable
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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.
