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dependable

US /dɪˈpɛndəbəl/

adjective Advanced · C1 Nhân sự

Definition

worthy of reliance or trust

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

We need a dependable driver who can deliver packages on time.

Word Family

NounNoun
dependability dependableness
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
dependable gốc
AdverbAdv
dependably

Synonyms

  • reliableworthy of reliance or trust
  • trustworthyworthy of trust or belief

Collocations

  • Easy dependable car
    describing dependable car (worthy of reliance or trust)
  • Medium dependable colleague at work
    describing dependable colleague at work (worthy of reliance or trust)
  • Hard proven dependable supplier network
    to proven dependable supplier network, meaning to be shown or be found to be
  • Very Hard a rock-solid dependable ally in adversity
    referring to a rock-solid dependable ally in adversity

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