dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl How to pronounce dependable (audio)
: capable of being trusted or depended on : reliable
a dependable source of income
a dependable assistant
needs a dependable car for work
dependability noun
dependableness noun
dependably adverb

Examples of dependable in a Sentence

seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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The most dependable mums to grow as garden perennials belong to the Rubellum Group, often called hardy chrysanthemum, hardy garden mum, or old-fashioned mum. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025 Plans typically include unlimited data (with prioritization thresholds), and its satellites provide dependable coverage even in the most remote areas of the country. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025 With its clean and functional design, the ET5 is aimed at young families looking for a dependable and smart SUV option. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025 But obviously, Mays and Moton have been very dependable this season. Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dependable

Word History

Etymology

see depend

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dependable was in 1735

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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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dependable

adjective
de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl How to pronounce dependable (audio)
: capable of being depended on : trustworthy, reliable
a dependable car
dependability noun
dependably adverb

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