# reliable vs reusable

> 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

### reusable
*adjective · frequency rank #22,199*
Able to be used again; especially after salvaging or special treatment or processing

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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