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dependable
What does dependable mean?
dependable (adjective): worthy of reliance or trust.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use dependable in a sentence?
- A dependable worker. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce dependable?
/dɪˈpɛndəbəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does dependable come from?
From depend + -able.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of dependable?
Words related to dependable
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “dependable” mean?
of a mildly low temperature
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displaying or feeling anger
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worthy of reliance or trust
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having a high price or cost
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possible
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complete
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reliable
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original
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