reliably
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Definition
Adverb 1. In a dependable, consistent, or trustworthy manner: Performing or functioning in a way that can be counted on to provide accurate results or to occur as expected. 2. In a faithful manner: Acting with steadfastness and fidelity.
Usage
The adverb "reliably" is used to describe how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done in a consistent, accurate, or trustworthy way. It often describes processes, systems, information, or people's behavior.
Examples
- The backup generator reliably provides power during an outage.
- This method reliably produces accurate test results.
- She reliably submits her reports before the deadline.
- The old car started reliably every morning, even in cold weather.
Advanced Usage
- "reliably informed/sourced": Used to indicate that information comes from a trustworthy source.
- I am reliably informed that the meeting has been postponed.
- "can reliably be said/expected": Used to express a high degree of certainty about a statement or prediction.
- It can reliably be expected that demand will increase in the summer.
Variants and Related Words
- Reliable (adjective): Able to be trusted or depended on.
- He is a reliable employee.
- Reliability (noun): The quality of being trustworthy or consistent.
- The reliability of the data is crucial.
- Unreliably (adverb): In an undependable or inconsistent manner.
- The system has been performing unreliably lately.
Synonyms
- Dependably
- Consistently
- Faithfully
- Trustworthily
- Steadily
Antonyms
- Unreliably
- Inconsistently
- Erratically
- Undependably
Related Phrases
- To perform reliably: To function in a dependable manner.
- The software must perform reliably under heavy load.
- Known to reliably [verb]: Having an established history of dependable action.
- This breed is known to reliably protect its home.
Adverb
- in a faithful manner
- it always came on, faithfully, like the radio