response
gb/ɹɪspˈɑns/ us/ɹɪspˈɑns/
A2
Inglés
~ 800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
action
1
an answer or reaction
Something you say or do when someone asks you something or when something happens.
Patrón de uso:
a response to [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'response' with 'responsibility'. They are unrelated in meaning.
Sinónimos
reply (Commonly used for verbal or written answers; often interchangeable but 'response' can be broader.)
|
reaction (Focuses more on emotional or physical effects rather than spoken words.)
Antónimos
silence (The absence of any reply or reaction.)
Colocaciones
quick response
|positive response
|emotional response
|in response to
Temas
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Her response to the invitation was immediate and enthusiastic.
- The company issued a formal response to the allegations.
- In response to the crisis, the government announced new measures.
- His only response was a shrug.
- We are still waiting for their response to our proposal.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She gave a quick response to my question.
- His response made me happy.
- I am waiting for your response.
- The teacher liked my response.
- He had no response to her words.
Sustantivo
technical
B1
event
2
a reaction to a stimulus
A change in the body or mind when something happens.
Patrón de uso:
a [type] response to [stimulus]
Sinónimos
reaction (Often interchangeable in scientific contexts, but 'response' can imply a measured effect.)
Antónimos
nonreaction (The absence of any reaction to a stimulus.)
Colocaciones
immune response
|allergic response
|stress response
Temas
science
|health
Ejemplos
- The immune system's response to the virus was unusually strong.
- Her stress response included rapid heartbeat and sweating.
- An allergic response can occur within minutes of exposure.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The body has a strong response to the medicine.
- My immune response fights germs.
- The loud noise made a big response in my body.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
response
AFI
GB/ɹɪspˈɑns/
US/ɹɪspˈɑns/
Sílabas y acento
re - sponse (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sponse)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: response
- Plural: response, responses
Familia de palabras
Forms
responses
noun
Core family
respond
verb A2
Related words
responsive
adjective B2
responder
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unresponsive
adjective
Advanced or less common
responsiveness
noun
respondent
noun B2
Expresiones
await a response
1/əwˈeɪt ə ɹɪspˈɑns/
fixed phrase
wait for an answer/reaction
To wait for someone to answer or react.
Ejemplos
- We are awaiting a response from the client.
- She sent the letter last week and is still awaiting a response.
elicit a response
1/ɪlˈɪsɪt ə ɹɪspˈɑns/
fixed phrase
cause someone to reply/react
To make someone give an answer or reaction.
Ejemplos
- The teacher’s question elicited no response from the students.
- His joke failed to elicit a response from the crowd.
in response to
1/ˈɪn ɹɪspˈɑns tə/
fixed phrase
as a reaction to something
Because of something that happened or was said.
Ejemplos
- In response to the complaint, the store offered a refund.
- The law was changed in response to public demand.