"dependable" in the adjective sense
1. reliable, dependable
worthy of reliance or trust
"a reliable source of information"
"a dependable worker"
2. dependable, honest, reliable, true
worthy of being depended on
"a dependable worker"
"an honest working stiff"
"a reliable source of information"
"he was true to his word"
"I would be true for there are those who trust me"
3. dependable, rock-steady, steady-going
consistent in performance or behavior
"dependable in one's habits"
"a steady-going family man"
4. dependable, good, safe, secure
financially safe
"a good investment"
"a secure investment"
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