Effective and Reliable

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Effective adjective - Producing or capable of producing a desired result.

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Reliable and effective are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reliable" instead an adjective "Effective".

Reliable adjective - Worthy of one's trust.

Usage example: I need a reliable car that's not going to break down constantly

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Effective and reliable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Effective" instead an adjective "Reliable".

Nearby Words: reliability, reliance, reliably, rely, reliant

Not always reliable or effective but when they work can be very painful.

Source: Pressure Point
While later versions of the Sidewinder were much more effective and reliable, this experience led to almost all future U.S fighters and attack aircraft being equipped with guns.

Source: Awesome But Impractical / Military
They're also one of the two most accessible, reliable and effective melee weapons, the other being the fire axe.

Source: Machete Mayhem

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