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responses

re·sponse
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-spons]
    • /rɪˈspɒns/
    • /rɪˈspɒns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-spons]
    • /rɪˈspɒns/

Definitions of responses word

  • noun responses an answer or reply, as in words or in some action. 1
  • noun responses Biology. any behavior of a living organism that results from an external or internal stimulus. 1
  • noun responses Ecclesiastical. a verse, sentence, phrase, or word said or sung by the choir or congregation in reply to the officiant. Compare versicle (def 2). responsory. 1
  • noun responses Bridge. a bid based on an evaluation of one's hand relative to the previous bid of one's partner. 1

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Origin of responses

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; < Latin respōnsum, noun use of neuter past participle of respondēre to respond; replacing Middle English respounse < Middle French respons < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Responses

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

responses popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

responses usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for responses

noun responses

  • acknowledgments — a section of text containing an author’s statement acknowledging his or her use of the works of other authors and thanking the people who have helped him or her, usually printed at the front of a book
  • answers — a spoken or written reply or response to a question, request, letter, etc.: He sent an answer to my letter promptly.
  • antiphons — Plural form of antiphon.
  • backlashes — Plural form of backlash.
  • chorales — Plural form of chorale.

Antonyms for responses

noun responses

  • demands — Plural form of demand.

Top questions with responses

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