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dependably

 

[ dɪˈpɛndəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a reliable manner

In a way that can be trusted to be accurate, true, or reliable.

Synonyms

consistently, reliably, steadily

Examples of usage

  • She always completes her work dependably and on time.
  • The machine functions dependably under all conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "dependably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confiavelmente

🇮🇳 विश्वसनीयता से

🇩🇪 zuverlässig

🇮🇩 dengan andal

🇺🇦 надійно

🇵🇱 niezawodnie

🇯🇵 信頼できるように

🇫🇷 de manière fiable

🇪🇸 de manera confiable

🇹🇷 güvenilir şekilde

🇰🇷 신뢰할 수 있게

🇸🇦 بشكل موثوق

🇨🇿 spolehlivě

🇸🇰 spoľahlivo

🇨🇳 可靠地

🇸🇮 zanesljivo

🇮🇸 áreiðanlega

🇰🇿 сенімді түрде

🇬🇪 სანდოდ

🇦🇿 etibarlı şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera confiable

Etymology

The word 'dependably' is derived from the word 'dependable', which originated in the early 19th century. It combines the root word 'depend' with the suffix '-able', meaning 'capable of'. The concept of dependability has been valued throughout history, as it signifies trustworthiness and reliability. The adverb 'dependably' emerged to describe actions or behaviors performed in a consistent and reliable manner.

See also: depend, dependability, dependable, dependence, dependency, dependent, dependently, independence, independency, independent, interdependence, interdependent, undependable, undependably.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,472 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.