B1noun 1K

Reaction

🇬🇧 UK /["/riˈækʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/riˈækʃn/"]/

Meaning of Reaction

what you do, say or think as a result of something that has happened

In simple words: How someone responds to something.

Reaction in a sentence

• Her reaction to the news was surprisingly calm.
• He had a quick reaction when the ball was thrown at him.
• The medication caused an allergic reaction in some patients.
• He always delivers a strong reaction to criticism.
• Their reaction to the surprise party was priceless.
• The coach praised the team's reaction during the game.
• I was curious to see her reaction to the proposal.

How to use Reaction

Used in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid in highly casual conversations. Common in discussions about emotions or scientific processes.

Grammar pattern

reaction + to + object

Memory hint

Think of 'react' — you react when something happens!

Related words

Collocations with Reaction

• extreme
• strong
• violent
• get
• have
• meet with
• in reaction to
• reaction against
• reaction to
• extreme
• strong
• violent
• get
• have
• meet with
• in reaction to
• reaction against
• reaction to
• adverse
• bad
• severe
• experience
• have
• suffer
• reaction to
• fast
• good
• lightning
• have
• speed up
• slow down
• time
• chain
• chemical
• nuclear
• cause
• initiate
• produce
• occur
• take place
• during a/​the reaction
• in a/​the reaction
• reaction between

Synonyms for Reaction

• response
• reply
• feedback
• counter
• retort

Opposites of Reaction

• inaction
• apathy
• indifference

Common mistakes with Reaction

• Confused with 'action' as they are opposites.
• Using 'reaction' without specifying what it is a reaction to.
• Mispronouncing it as 'rea-kshun' instead of 'ree-akshun'.

Frequently asked questions about Reaction

What does Reaction mean?

How someone responds to something.

What is the definition of Reaction?

what you do, say or think as a result of something that has happened

How do you use Reaction in a sentence?

Her reaction to the news was surprisingly calm.

Can you give another example of Reaction?

He had a quick reaction when the ball was thrown at him.

What are synonyms for Reaction?

Common alternatives include response, reply, feedback, counter, retort.

What is the opposite of Reaction?

Opposite meanings include inaction, apathy, indifference.

What words go with Reaction?

It commonly pairs with extreme, strong, violent, get, have, meet with, in reaction to, reaction against, reaction to, extreme, strong, violent, get, have, meet with, in reaction to, reaction against, reaction to, adverse, bad, severe, experience, have, suffer, reaction to, fast, good, lightning, have, speed up, slow down, time, chain, chemical, nuclear, cause, initiate, produce, occur, take place, during a/​the reaction, in a/​the reaction, reaction between.

What are common mistakes when using Reaction?

Confused with 'action' as they are opposites. Using 'reaction' without specifying what it is a reaction to. Mispronouncing it as 'rea-kshun' instead of 'ree-akshun'.

How do you pronounce Reaction?

US: /["/riˈækʃn/"]/, UK: /["/riˈækʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Reaction?

Used in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid in highly casual conversations. Common in discussions about emotions or scientific processes.

What CEFR level is Reaction?

"Reaction" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.