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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishConsistently and dependably.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more reliably
- Superlative
- most reliably
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The engine has run _____ for over ten years.
Synonyms
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faithfully
dependably
Antonyms
unreliably
Related words
Rhymes for reliably
notably
probably
arguably
amicably
suitably
admirably
favorably
miserably
inexorably
reasonably
invariably
remarkably
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Frequently asked questions
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.
