DEPENDABLE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
worthy of being depended on
Example: a dependable worker; an honest working stiff; a reliable sourcSFLe of information; he was true to his word; I would be true for there are those who trust me
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective
consistent in performance or behavior
Example: dependable in one's habits; a steady-going family man
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Adjective
financially sound
Example: a good investment; a secure investment
Synonyms
Rock-steady, Honest, Secure, True, Dependable
Antonyms
🔗 Related Words
depend – A related word in the same word family.
able – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Word origins reveal what ancient peoples considered important enough to name and preserve.