adverb Uncommon

reliably

Reliably (adverb) means In a way that can be trusted or counted on consistently. Example: “The engine has run reliably for over ten years.”

adverb

In a way that can be trusted or counted on consistently.

"The engine has run reliably for over ten years."

How to use reliably

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishConsistently and dependably.

more reliably comparative, most reliably superlative

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The engine has run _____ for over ten years.

faithfully dependably

consistently accurately faithfully

notably probably arguably amicably suitably admirably favorably miserably inexorably reasonably invariably remarkably

What does “reliably” mean?

The word “reliably” means in a way that can be trusted or counted on consistently. In plain terms, consistently and dependably.

How do you use “reliably” in a sentence?

Here is “reliably” used in a sentence: “The engine has run reliably for over ten years.”

What part of speech is “reliably”?

“Reliably” is an adverb.

Is “reliably” a common word?

“Reliably” is an uncommon word in modern English.

consistently accurately faithfully