dependable
adjective/dɪˈpendəbl/
/dɪˈpendəbl/
- that can be relied on to do what you want or need
- She is loyal and totally dependable.
- The service was not entirely dependable and flights were often cancelled.
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesc1- I find him very dependable.
- At the time, Britain was seen as the most dependable ally.
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