Dependable

by | Mar 16, 2022 | Uncategorized | 17 comments

Dependable (Adjective)
Syllable division: de·​pend·​able
How to pronounce: UK & US: /dɪˈpendəb(ə)l/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Dependable

Meaning: When someone can be trusted, they can be seen as someone you can depend on.
Example:
> We have been good friends since high school. So I know that he is a dependable companion.
> Do you think that she is dependable enough for us to take that risk?
> They got a raise because they are dependable employees.

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17 Comments

  1. Bhumika
    Bhumika on March 16, 2022 at 1:43 pm

    So be dependable and upfront about what you are asking.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 16, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      Good sentence Bhumika!
      Try saying: You need to be dependable to be upfront about what you are asking.

  2. Mary
    Mary on March 16, 2022 at 2:35 pm

    Dependable is synonymous with reliable and trustworthy?

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 16, 2022 at 6:59 pm

      Yes Mary 😀
      Dependable is a synonym of reliable and trustworthy!

  3. Ligia
    Ligia on March 16, 2022 at 2:52 pm

    My mates are good and dependable friends since primary school.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 16, 2022 at 7:15 pm

      Good sentence Ligia!
      Try saying: My mates have been good and dependable friends since primary school.

  4. Manuel
    Manuel on March 16, 2022 at 3:09 pm

    John is dependable enough, so we will give him money to purchase the tickets.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 16, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      I like your sentence Manuel!
      Keep on posting!

  5. Yalda
    Yalda on March 16, 2022 at 4:29 pm

    Having dependable friends is essential for everyone, especially when you want to talk to someone who can keep your secret!

  6. Sakina Tizguine
    Sakina Tizguine on March 16, 2022 at 8:30 pm

    The work flows like water, when your coworkers are dependable.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 17, 2022 at 4:30 am

      That is very true and makes everything super easy Sakina!

  7. Nirvana
    Nirvana on March 16, 2022 at 10:39 pm

    Dont be afraid of them dear, they are dependable friends since I met them.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 17, 2022 at 4:30 am

      Good sentence Nirvana!
      Try saying: Don’t be afraid of them dear, they have been dependable friends since I met them.

  8. Meci
    Meci on March 18, 2022 at 1:10 pm

    I have been using the adjective reliable, also trustworthy for a long time. However I have never used the word dependable. It is new for me. Thank you Teacher for enlarging my vocabulary.

  9. Renata
    Renata on March 21, 2022 at 6:21 pm

    Poznań city is the hub for successful global investors and dependable banking operations.