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What does Dependable mean?
Dependable means others can count on you.
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Dependable means trustworthy and reliable when people count on you.
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In team activities, dependable helps everyone work toward the same goal.
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Using dependable in my writing explained how students shared roles and solved problems together.
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What does dependable mean?
Dependable means others can count on you.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to dependable?
The choice "reliable" is closest in meaning because dependable means others can count on you.
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Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for dependable?
The choice "unreliable" is a strong contrast because dependable means others can count on you.
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MeaningDependable means others can count on you.
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reliableRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
trustworthyRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
steadyRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
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unreliableHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
carelessHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
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