English · Word Candidate

reliable

/ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/

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Also seen as: reliables

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phù hợp để tin cậy; đáng tin

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Adjective

a reliable witness to the truth of the miracles

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Such that either a sent packet will reach its destination, even if it requires retransmission, or the sender will be told that it didn't.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đảm bảo gửi packet đến đích

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something or someone reliable or dependable

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều gì đó hoặc ai đó đáng tin

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Noun

the old reliables

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “reliable” mean?

Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy

Is “reliable” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.