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- pronunciation:
- rih
spans
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of responding.
The government's response to the problem came too late for many.
- synonyms:
- answer, reply
- similar words:
- acknowledgment
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| definition 2: |
a written or spoken answer; reply.
She got a quick response to her letter.It seemed like a neutral question, and he was surprised at the angry response he received.- synonyms:
- answer, reply
- similar words:
- acknowledgment, return
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| definition 3: |
the reaction of a living organism to a stimulus.
The doctor was pleased with the patient's response to the drug.- similar words:
- reaction
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| related words: |
affect, behavior, chorus, emotion, expression, mechanism |
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| derivation: |
responseless (adj.) |
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