responsibly

re·spon·si·ble

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-spon-suh-buh l]
- /rɪˈspɒn sə bəl/
- /rɪˈspɒn.sɪ.bl̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-spon-suh-buh l]
- /rɪˈspɒn sə bəl/

Definitions of responsibly word

adjective responsibly answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for): He is responsible to the president for his decisions. 1
adjective responsibly involving accountability or responsibility, as in having the power to control or manage: promoted to a responsible position in the firm. 1
adjective responsibly chargeable with being the author, cause, or occasion of something (usually followed by for): Termites were responsible for the damage. 1
adjective responsibly having a capacity for moral decisions and therefore accountable; capable of rational thought or action: The defendant is not responsible for his actions. 1
adjective responsibly able to discharge obligations or pay debts. 1
adjective responsibly reliable or dependable, as in meeting debts, conducting business dealings, etc. 1

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Origin of responsibly

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin respōns(us) (see response) + -ible

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Parts of speech for Responsibly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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responsibly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for responsibly

adverb responsibly

conscientiously — governed by conscience; controlled by or done according to one's inner sense of what is right; principled: She's a conscientious judge, who does not let personal prejudices influence her decisions.
maturely — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.

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Antonyms for responsibly

adverb responsibly

frivolously — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
irresponsibly — said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.

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adverb responsibly

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adverb responsibly

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