dependable

adjective

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

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seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Ultimately, the Galaxy Watch 8 remains the better value, offering more dependable sleep tracking and a nearly identical overall experience at a lower cost. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 While quarterly losses narrowed as the year progressed, suggesting a gradual recovery, the pullback hit global luxury brands hard because China has been a dependable growth engine over the last decade. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Wilbur now has a summer net dependable capacity of 11 megawatts. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 Daylilies are beloved in the garden thanks to their vibrant blooms, graceful, grass-like foliage, and dependable, low-maintenance nature. — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dependable

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Etymology

depend + -able

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dependable was in 1735

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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
-ˌpen-də-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce dependable (audio)
noun
dependably
-ˈpen-də-blē How to pronounce dependable (audio)
adverb

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