A2noun 1K

Response

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈspɒns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈspɑːns/"]/

Meaning of Response

a spoken or written answer

In simple words: An answer or reply

Response in a sentence

• Her response to the question was very thoughtful.
• Can you please give me a response by tomorrow?
• The teacher was pleased with the students' response during the discussion.
• His immediate response was to apologize for the mistake.
• We need a quick response to the emergency situation.

How to use Response

Use 'response' in both written and spoken contexts. It fits well in formal discussions, presentations, or customer service scenarios, but may feel too formal in casual chats.

Grammar pattern

response + to + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'response' as a 'response + s', like writing a letter: you need to add an 's' for the answer.

Related words

Collocations with Response

• affirmative
• encouraging
• enthusiastic
• give
• make
• formulate
• rate
• time
• in response (to)
• response from
• response to
• (a) lack of response
• affirmative
• encouraging
• enthusiastic
• give
• make
• formulate
• rate
• time
• in response (to)
• response from
• response to
• (a) lack of response

Synonyms for Response

• reply
• answer
• reaction
• feedback
• return

Opposites of Response

• silence
• non-response
• inactivity

Common mistakes with Response

• Confused with 'respond' – remember, 'response' is the noun.
• Using 'response' in place of 'reply' in informal situations.
• Incorrect preposition usage, often forgetting to say 'response to'.

Frequently asked questions about Response

What does Response mean?

An answer or reply

What is the definition of Response?

a spoken or written answer

How do you use Response in a sentence?

Her response to the question was very thoughtful.

Can you give another example of Response?

Can you please give me a response by tomorrow?

What are synonyms for Response?

Common alternatives include reply, answer, reaction, feedback, return.

What is the opposite of Response?

Opposite meanings include silence, non-response, inactivity.

What words go with Response?

It commonly pairs with affirmative, encouraging, enthusiastic, give, make, formulate, rate, time, in response (to), response from, response to, (a) lack of response, affirmative, encouraging, enthusiastic, give, make, formulate, rate, time, in response (to), response from, response to, (a) lack of response.

What are common mistakes when using Response?

Confused with 'respond' – remember, 'response' is the noun. Using 'response' in place of 'reply' in informal situations. Incorrect preposition usage, often forgetting to say 'response to'.

How do you pronounce Response?

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

When should I use Response?

Use 'response' in both written and spoken contexts. It fits well in formal discussions, presentations, or customer service scenarios, but may feel too formal in casual chats.

What CEFR level is Response?

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