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The definition of dependable is someone or something who is reliable and trustworthy or who can be counted on.

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A trusty old dog who is always by your side is an example of something that would be described as dependable.
Someone who you can always count on to do what he promises is an example of someone who would be described as dependable.

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See dependable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that can be depended on; trustworthy; reliable

Related Forms:

dependability noun or dependableness
dependably adverb

See dependable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Trustworthy. See Synonyms at reliable.

Related Forms:

de·pendˌa·bilˈi·ty, de·pendˈa·ble·ness noun

de·pendˈa·bly adverb

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