A2verb 1K

React

🇬🇧 UK /["/riˈækt/","/riˈækts/","/riˈæktɪd/","/riˈæktɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/riˈækt/","/riˈækts/","/riˈæktɪd/","/riˈæktɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of React

to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to something

In simple words: To respond to something.

React in a sentence

• She always knows how to react to unexpected situations.
• The teacher asked the students how they would react in that scenario.
• He didn't know how to react when he heard the news.
• In science class, we learned about how chemicals react with each other.
• The body will react differently to various types of medication.

How to use React

Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Suitable in formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual settings where simpler words like 'say' might be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

react + to + object

Memory hint

Think of 'react' as 're-act', like acting again in response to something.

Related words

Collocations with React

• strongly
• favourably/​favorably
• positively
• tend to
• be slow to
• not know how to
• against
• by
• to
• strongly
• favourably/​favorably
• positively
• tend to
• be slow to
• not know how to
• against
• by
• to
• strongly
• favourably/​favorably
• positively
• tend to
• be slow to
• not know how to
• against
• by
• to

Synonyms for React

• respond
• reply
• counter
• answer

Opposites of React

• ignore
• overlook
• neglect

Common mistakes with React

• Confused with 'act' instead of 'react'.
• Using the incorrect preposition (should be 'react to', not 'react with').
• Forget to specify what is being reacted to.

Frequently asked questions about React

What does React mean?

To respond to something.

What is the definition of React?

to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to something

How do you use React in a sentence?

She always knows how to react to unexpected situations.

Can you give another example of React?

The teacher asked the students how they would react in that scenario.

What are synonyms for React?

Common alternatives include respond, reply, counter, answer.

What is the opposite of React?

Opposite meanings include ignore, overlook, neglect.

What words go with React?

It commonly pairs with strongly, favourably/​favorably, positively, tend to, be slow to, not know how to, against, by, to, strongly, favourably/​favorably, positively, tend to, be slow to, not know how to, against, by, to, strongly, favourably/​favorably, positively, tend to, be slow to, not know how to, against, by, to.

What are common mistakes when using React?

Confused with 'act' instead of 'react'. Using the incorrect preposition (should be 'react to', not 'react with'). Forget to specify what is being reacted to.

How do you pronounce React?

US: /["/riˈækt/","/riˈækts/","/riˈæktɪd/","/riˈæktɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/riˈækt/","/riˈækts/","/riˈæktɪd/","/riˈæktɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use React?

Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Suitable in formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual settings where simpler words like 'say' might be more appropriate.

What CEFR level is React?

"React" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.