انگریزی

react

gb/ɹiˈækt/ us/ɹiˈækt/
A2 انگریزی
~ 3000
معانی
0 معانی
فعل A2 action
1

Respond to an action or event

To do or say something because of what just happened or was said.

استعمال کا انداز: to react to [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'react' with 'respond', but 'react' often suggests a more immediate, emotional, or physical action.
ہم معنی الفاظ
respond (More general and neutral; can be used for both verbal and non-verbal replies.)
متضاد الفاظ
ignore (Means to deliberately not respond to something.)
لفظی تراکیب
react quickly |react angrily |react positively |react to criticism |react under pressure
موضوعات
communication |daily life |emotions |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
فعل technical B1 action
2

Undergo chemical change

When a substance changes because it touches another substance.

استعمال کا انداز: to react with [substance]
عام غلطی:
Learners may use 'react' in chemistry without specifying 'with', which is needed to clarify the other substance involved.
ہم معنی الفاظ
combine (In chemistry, 'combine' can mean join together, but it does not always imply a chemical change.)
متضاد الفاظ
remain inert (Means not undergoing any chemical reaction.)
لفظی تراکیب
react chemically |react violently |react with oxygen |react with acid
موضوعات
science |chemistry
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Water reacts with hot metal.
  • This powder reacts with water.
  • The gas reacts with air.
  • Iron reacts with oxygen.
  • Salt reacts with some chemicals.
فعل B1 action
3

Show emotional response to event

To show feelings because of what happens.

استعمال کا انداز: to react [adverb] to [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this meaning with general 'respond', but here the focus is specifically on emotions shown outwardly.
ہم معنی الفاظ
overreact (Means to respond too strongly or emotionally compared to what is reasonable.)
متضاد الفاظ
stay calm (Means not showing strong emotion in response to something.)
لفظی تراکیب
react emotionally |react calmly |react badly |react strongly
موضوعات
emotions |daily life |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • She reacted calmly to the bad news.
  • He reacted strongly when accused of lying.
  • They reacted emotionally to the movie's ending.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I reacted happily to the gift.
  • She reacted sadly to the news.
  • He reacted angrily to my words.
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IPA
GB/ɹiˈækt/
US/ɹiˈækt/
ہجا بندی اور زور
re - act (2 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (act)
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Verb
  • Base: react
  • 3rd Person Singular: reacts
  • Present Participle: reacting
  • Past: reacted
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
reacts verb reacting verb reacted verb
Core family
reaction noun A2 reactive adjective B2
Related words
overreact verb reactor noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unreactive adjective
Advanced or less common
reactivity noun reactionary adjective
عبارات

overreact to

1
/ˈoʊvɚɹiˈækt tə/
fixed phrase

Respond too strongly

To act too strongly because of something small or unimportant.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • The crowd reacted with shock when they heard the verdict.
  • She reacted with shock at the sudden announcement.

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