react
gb/ɹiˈækt/ us/ɹiˈækt/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 3000
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
1
Respond to an action or event
To do or say something because of what just happened or was said.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to react to [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'react' with 'respond', but 'react' often suggests a more immediate, emotional, or physical action.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
respond (More general and neutral; can be used for both verbal and non-verbal replies.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
ignore (Means to deliberately not respond to something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
react quickly
|react angrily
|react positively
|react to criticism
|react under pressure
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She reacted angrily to the unfair comment.
- The company reacted quickly to the sudden drop in sales.
- He didn't know how to react when he heard the news.
- The audience reacted with laughter.
- They reacted positively to the new proposal.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I reacted to the loud noise.
- She reacted with a smile.
- They reacted when they saw the dog.
- He reacted to my question.
- We reacted fast when the phone rang.
வினைச்சொல்
technical
B1
action
2
Undergo chemical change
When a substance changes because it touches another substance.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to react with [substance]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may use 'react' in chemistry without specifying 'with', which is needed to clarify the other substance involved.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
combine (In chemistry, 'combine' can mean join together, but it does not always imply a chemical change.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
remain inert (Means not undergoing any chemical reaction.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
react chemically
|react violently
|react with oxygen
|react with acid
கருப்பொருள்கள்
science
|chemistry
உதாரணங்கள்
- Sodium reacts violently with water.
- The metal will react with oxygen over time.
- This compound reacts with acids to form salts.
- Hydrogen reacts with oxygen to produce water.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Water reacts with hot metal.
- This powder reacts with water.
- The gas reacts with air.
- Iron reacts with oxygen.
- Salt reacts with some chemicals.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
3
Show emotional response to event
To show feelings because of what happens.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to react [adverb] to [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this meaning with general 'respond', but here the focus is specifically on emotions shown outwardly.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
overreact (Means to respond too strongly or emotionally compared to what is reasonable.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
stay calm (Means not showing strong emotion in response to something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
react emotionally
|react calmly
|react badly
|react strongly
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She reacted calmly to the bad news.
- He reacted strongly when accused of lying.
- They reacted emotionally to the movie's ending.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I reacted happily to the gift.
- She reacted sadly to the news.
- He reacted angrily to my words.
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அகராதி வடிவம்
react
IPA
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US/ɹiˈækt/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
re - act (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (act)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
- Base: react
- 3rd Person Singular: reacts
- Present Participle: reacting
- Past: reacted
சொல் குடும்பம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
overreact to
1/ˈoʊvɚɹiˈækt tə/
fixed phrase
Respond too strongly
To act too strongly because of something small or unimportant.
உதாரணங்கள்
- He overreacted to the small mistake.
- Don't overreact to what she said.
react against
1/ɹiˈækt əɡˈɛnst/
phrasal verb
Oppose in response
To act in a way that shows you are against something because of what happened before.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Many young people reacted against the strict rules of their parents.
- The voters reacted against the government's policies.
react with shock
1/ɹiˈækt wˈɪθ ʃˈɑk/
fixed phrase
Show surprise and disbelief
To show surprise and that you cannot believe something happened.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The crowd reacted with shock when they heard the verdict.
- She reacted with shock at the sudden announcement.