Reliably Meaning in English
word
ɹiˈɫaɪəbɫi/, /ɹɪˈɫaɪəbɫi
ri-LY-uh-blee
ɹɪlˈaɪəbli
ri-LY-uh-blee
Definition
In a way that can be trusted to work or happen every time, without failing.
Usage & Nuances
Used to describe actions, devices, or people that perform as expected every time. Common with 'work', 'perform', 'deliver', 'function'. Formal; avoid in informal chit-chat.
Spanish: de forma fiable - confiablementePortuguese (BR): de forma confiávelPortuguese (PT): de forma fiável - de forma confiávelChinese (Simplified): 可靠地Chinese (Traditional): 可靠地Hindi: विश्वसनीय रूप सेArabic: بشكل موثوقBengali: নির্ভরযোগ্যভাবেRussian: надёжноJapanese: 確実に - 信頼できるようにVietnamese: một cách đáng tin cậyKorean: 신뢰할 수 있게 - 믿음직하게Turkish: güvenilir şekildeUrdu: قابل اعتماد طریقے سےIndonesian: dengan andal
Example Sentences
The printer works reliably every day.
basic
This watch keeps time reliably.
basic
He always delivers his work reliably.
basic
If the internet doesn't work reliably, it's hard to work from home.
natural
We need someone who can finish tasks reliably under pressure.
natural
The weather app hasn't predicted the rain very reliably this week.
natural