# reliable vs reliance

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### reliable
*adjective · IPA /ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/ · frequency rank #4,404*
Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy

### reliance
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈlaɪ.əns/ · frequency rank #9,520*
The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.

## Source
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