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reliably

adverb (reliably, more reliably, most reliably)

«reliably» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. Reliably means in a way that can be trusted, every time, without failing. tree →
  2. Reliably informed means told by someone who can be trusted. tree →

In the lessons

Science: a fair test should give results reliably — repeating it gives the same results. Everyday life: a bus that runs reliably comes on time. People: a friend who reliably keeps promises. Phrases: work reliably, reliably informed, repeat reliably.

Examples

  • This old clock still works reliably. tree →
  • The experiment reliably gave the same result. tree →
  • My dog reliably wakes me at dawn. tree →
  • The bus runs reliably every ten minutes. tree →
  • I am reliably told the shop opens at nine. tree →
  • She reliably does her homework on time. tree →

Note

Adverb of «reliable» (drop e, add -y: reliabl-y). Noun: reliability. In science, «reliable» results are ones that repeat; that is not the same as «accurate» (close to the true value).

On Mova

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