reliable

/ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/adj
Middle School
1

Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy

2

Such that either a sent packet will reach its destination, even if it requires retransmission, or the sender will be told that it didn't.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing