Reliable - translation, pronunciation and examples
reliable
can be trusted
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When to use reliable
Мои надёжные часы никогда не останавливаются.
Нам нужен надёжный будильник для ранних рейсов.
reliable usage examples
Мои надёжные часы никогда не останавливаются.
My reliable watch never stops ticking.
Нам нужен надёжный будильник для ранних рейсов.
We need a reliable alarm clock for early flights.
Similar words
Generic adjective meaning able to be trusted or depended on in performance or behaviour.
Implies strength, soundness and dependable quality; used for performance, products or arguments.
Implies that something has demonstrated reliability or effectiveness through testing or experience.
Focuses on duty, accountability and reliability in performing tasks rather than general dependability.
Conveys regularity and lack of fluctuation; can refer to pace, mood, performance or supply.
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reliable belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
reliable synonyms
What's the difference between reliable / solid / proven / responsible / steady / consistent
Generic adjective meaning able to be trusted or depended on in performance or behaviour.
She is a reliable employee who always meets deadlines.
Она надёжный сотрудник, который всегда укладывается в сроки.
Implies strength, soundness and dependable quality; used for performance, products or arguments.
They gave a solid performance in the final.
Они показали надёжное выступление в финале.
Implies that something has demonstrated reliability or effectiveness through testing or experience.
Their proven methods guarantee success.
Их проверенные методы гарантируют успех.
Focuses on duty, accountability and reliability in performing tasks rather than general dependability.
She's a responsible manager who handles budgets carefully.
Она ответственный менеджер, который аккуратно ведёт бюджет.
Conveys regularity and lack of fluctuation; can refer to pace, mood, performance or supply.
He maintained a steady pace throughout the race.
Он сохранял устойчивый темп на протяжении всей гонки.
Means acting or producing the same way over time or in agreement with standards or expectations.
She delivers consistent results month after month.
Она обеспечивает стабильные результаты месяц за месяцем.
Suggests well-foundedness, correctness or being in good condition; often more evaluative or formal.
That's a sound plan — it should work.
Это здравый план — он должен сработать.
Focuses on believability and plausibility rather than on consistent performance or durability.
The witness gave a credible account of the event.
Свидетель дал правдоподобный отчёт о событии.
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How to pronounce reliable and what this word means
reliable translation: надёжный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce reliable
/rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/
reliable translation
надёжный
reliable examples
My reliable watch never stops ticking.
reliable transcription
/rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/, /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
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Questions about this word
reliable meaning: what does it mean?
can be trusted
reliable pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
reliable is pronounced as /rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
reliable definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My reliable watch never stops ticking. Translation: Мои надёжные часы никогда не останавливаются.
Is reliable part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, reliable (надёжный) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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