response

CEFRA2

/ɹɪˈspɒns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An answer or reaction to something said, done, or experienced.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An oracular answer.

Examples

  • The candidate made a quick response to the criticism.

  • Your response is greatly appreciated and will enable us to prepare more efficiently.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act of responding or replying; reply: as, to speak in response to a question.

  2. An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.

  3. A verse, sentence, phrase, or word said or sung by the choir or congregation in sequence or reply to the priest or officiant.

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In context

  • The government has been cautious in its response to the report.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English respounse, respons, from Old French respons, respuns, responce, ultimately from the Latin respōnsum, a nominal use of the neuter form of respōnsus, the perfect passive participle of respondeō, from re (“again”) + spondeō (“promise”). Doublet of responsum.