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reliably

|re/li/a/bly|

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/rɪˈlaɪəbli/

(reliable)

trustworthiness

Base FormNounAdverb
reliablereliabilityreliably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'reliable' originates from the French word 'reliable', which is derived from 'relier', meaning 'to bind'.

Historical Evolution

'reliable' changed from the French word 'reliable' and eventually became the modern English word 'reliable'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bind or connect', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'trustworthy or dependable'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that can be trusted or depended upon.

The train arrives reliably every morning at 8 AM.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41