Reliable: meaning and example
adjective · In the sense illustrated below
Able to be trusted to work well or keep a commitment.
Example sentence
“Our reliable neighbor collected the post while we were away.”
An illustrative sentence written for Ikigain.
Putting it into words
In a compliment
“I appreciate how reliable you are. You kept me informed and followed through.”
At work
“Reliable in maintaining weekly reports and following up outstanding actions.”
This example illustrates a positive sense or context. The same word can have other meanings; choose it for what you actually want to say.
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