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Responsible

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈspɑːnsəbl/"]/

Meaning of Responsible

having the job or duty of doing something or taking care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong

In simple words: To be someone who can be trusted to do what is right or take care of something.

Responsible in a sentence

• She is very responsible when it comes to her job.
• The government is responsible for implementing new laws.
• Being responsible means taking care of your duties.
• I trust him because he is always responsible with money.
• As a parent, it’s important to be responsible at all times.

How to use Responsible

Used to describe someone dependable or accountable. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, though overly formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

be + responsible + for + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'responsible' person wearing a nice suit, holding a checklist of their tasks.

Related words

Collocations with Responsible

• be
• become
• remain
• completely
• entirely
• fully
• for
• be
• feel
• seem
• completely
• entirely
• fully
• for
• be
• feel
• seem
• completely
• entirely
• fully
• for
• be
• seem
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• with
• be
• become
• remain
• completely
• entirely
• fully
• for
• be
• directly
• ultimately
• to

Synonyms for Responsible

• conscientious

Opposites of Responsible

• irresponsible
• careless
• negligent

Common mistakes with Responsible

• Confusing 'responsible' with 'responsive'
• Using 'responsible' without 'for' when describing duties
• Incorrectly spelling 'responsible' as 'responsable'

Frequently asked questions about Responsible

What does Responsible mean?

To be someone who can be trusted to do what is right or take care of something.

What is the definition of Responsible?

having the job or duty of doing something or taking care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong

How do you use Responsible in a sentence?

She is very responsible when it comes to her job.

Can you give another example of Responsible?

The government is responsible for implementing new laws.

What are synonyms for Responsible?

Common alternatives include conscientious.

What is the opposite of Responsible?

Opposite meanings include irresponsible, careless, negligent.

What words go with Responsible?

It commonly pairs with be, become, remain, completely, entirely, fully, for, be, feel, seem, completely, entirely, fully, for, be, feel, seem, completely, entirely, fully, for, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, with, be, become, remain, completely, entirely, fully, for, be, directly, ultimately, to.

What are common mistakes when using Responsible?

Confusing 'responsible' with 'responsive' Using 'responsible' without 'for' when describing duties Incorrectly spelling 'responsible' as 'responsable'

How do you pronounce Responsible?

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

When should I use Responsible?

Used to describe someone dependable or accountable. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, though overly formal in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Responsible?

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