Responsibly Meaning
/rɪˈspɑnsəbli/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advIn a responsible manner.
Sentence Examples
Cell phones are convenient, but I want them to be used responsibly.
I always try to drink responsibly.
Algeria needs to use its public funds responsibly.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The teenager acted ____ by saving money instead of spending it all.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She managed the company's finances ____, ensuring that every expenditure was justified and documented.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English responsible Middle English -ly English -ly English responsibly From responsible + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The country ran shuttles and posted signs encouraging visitors to enjoy the display responsibly, but those precautions didn't prevent rattlesnake bites, twisted ankles, heat exhaustion, Instacelebs and other selfie-takers lying in or otherwise trampling the delicate blooms they'd come to see."
— 2019 July, Jeffrey Rindskopf, “The Costs of Instatravel”, in DOPE Magazine, page 90:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teenager acted ____ by saving money instead of spending it all.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She managed the company's finances ____, ensuring that every expenditure was justified and documented.