What does dependable mean?
Dependable means Able, or easily able to be depended on..
Dependable
[dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ] · adjective
Meaning
Able, or easily able to be depended on..
Definitions by Sense
- Able, or easily able to be depended on.
- A reliable person or thing.
Example Sentences
He was a very dependable person.
But Datsyuk’s return rejuvenated the old dependables like Rafalski, Lidstrom and Marian Hossa, who consistently outshone Malkin and Crosby.
Synonyms for dependable
Antonyms for dependable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dependable
- most dependable
- dependables
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dependable?
Common synonyms include stalwart, good, secure, reliable.
What is the opposite of dependable?
Possible antonyms include unreliable, undependable.
How do you use dependable in a sentence?
He was a very dependable person.
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