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response

response

308 2.0
A result that happens because of an action or event
  • noun
  • /rɪˈspɑns/
translation icon : respuesta
  • Thus, this study showed the unique value of child responses to open-ended prompts.
  • a policy response
  • an emergency response
  • an outbreak response

And I believe our response would make Israel's response look gentle.

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Examples

  • The Government's response, as you know, was decisive.

  • My fellow Americans, today I want to speak with you about our nation's unprecedented response to the PABS outbreak.

  • And this entire video is a response to the market we're in today.

  • No, that was an amazing response to my request on the fly.

  • Because it was simply a response... to a strong new influence in my life.

  • And in our response lies our growth and freedom.

  • There was a series of responses that I did not expect.

  • So what did Facebook do in response to that clip, to that video?

  • A public health emergency is in effect in New York City this morning in response to the rapidly growing measles outbreak.

  • The teacher received a quick response from the student after asking a question during class.

Synonyms

result
vsresponse
1.0

The outcome of an action or event

focuses on being the effect caused by that action or situation
consequence
vsresponse
874 4.1

A result of an action or event

is similar but often implies a direct link to the causing action
outcome
vsresponse
770 2.1

The result of an action or event

is the same sense but framed as produced by a particular action
positive outcome
vsresponse
9 3.6

A result that is good or wanted

is more general and does not require being favorable

Compounds

response time
  • Specialized
23 3.9

Time between seeing or hearing something and acting

immune response
  • Specialized
11 4.4

The body's reaction to germs like viruses or bacteria that fights infection

A quick reaction to an emergency or sudden problem

conditioned response
  • Specialized
3 4.8

A learned reaction to a signal, like a bell, that happens after the signal is often shown with something else

learned response
  • Specialized
1 5.7

A reaction a person develops from practice or experience, not one they are born with

1 6.2

Change in the skin's tiny electrical activity when you feel stress or strong emotion

startle response
  • Specialized
1 6.6

A quick automatic reaction to a sudden sound or movement that makes you jump

frequency response
  • Specialized
1 6.9

The amount a device or system changes output at different frequencies

A weak, dull reaction showing little interest

A reply that shows no feeling, warmth or interest

bullsheet response
  • Offensive
9.9

A false or nonsense answer that avoids giving a direct reply

A body defence by special white blood cells that attacks viruses, fungi, and transplanted organs

8.2

A reply that tries to be smart but is showy and not sincere

conditional response
  • Specialized
7.2

A learned reaction to a sound or signal after it happens many times

A learned action an animal or person does to avoid something bad after a warning signal

An emotional reaction you learn when something is often linked with a good or bad event

dick response
  • Offensive
9.9

A reply that is rude on purpose and meant to upset someone

6.5

A change in the skin's electrical signal when someone feels stress or strong emotion

7.3

A change in the skin's electrical activity when a person feels stress or strong emotion

anamnestic response
  • Specialized
9.9

A faster and stronger rise of antibodies when the body meets the same germ again

Online videos and streams made to cause the pleasant tingling feeling and help people relax

A pleasant tingling on the scalp that moves down the neck and spine and makes you feel very relaxed

A graph showing how loudness changes across low and high tones

7.3

A graph that shows how loud a speaker or amplifier is at different frequencies

9.9

An answer that is very foolish and shows little thought

lame response
  • Informal
5.3

A weak answer that does not explain or convince

6.3

Part of the body's defence where B cells make antibodies in the blood to fight bacteria and toxins

immunologic response
  • Specialized
5.3

The body's reaction that makes antibodies and sends cells to fight germs

8.6

A small change in the skin's electric signals when someone feels stress or strong emotion

A very quick answer to a question given without thinking, often one after another

An automatic action your body makes without thinking when something touches or moves near you

A quick action you do without thinking

An answer that is exactly correct for the situation

A reaction that shows little concern for criticism or others' feelings

tachy response
  • Specialized
7.8

A very fast heartbeat that happens after stress or medicine

A hesitant reply that shows nervousness or trouble speaking

tweaky response
  • Informal
9.4

An odd or slightly strange answer that confuses people

How Strong

impact
3.1
response
308 2.0
reactivity
1 6.8
nonresponse
  • Specialized
7.2

Surface Forms

response singular
responses plural

Morphology

response = respond (transparent) = respond + se

The noun denotes the act or result of 'responding', so the relationship to the verb 'respond' is clear to learners.

Etymology

Response comes from the old Latin verb respondere, formed from re- 'back' and spondere 'to promise', the same root as respond. A response is what happens 'back' after an action, so it can mean the result or outcome produced by that action.