Response

Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɑns/

Definitions of response

noun a reaction or behavior in response to a stimulus

Example Sentences

A1 I smiled in response to his joke.

A2 She nodded in response to the question.

B1 The company's response to the crisis was swift and effective.

B2 His response to the criticism was defensive and unapologetic.

C1 The government's response to the pandemic was criticized for being slow and inadequate.

C2 Her response to the interviewer's tough questions was calm and composed.

Examples of response in a Sentence

formal The company issued a formal response to the allegations of misconduct.

informal I sent a quick response to your email last night.

slang He clapped back with a savage response to the haters.

figurative Her laughter was like a joyful response to the good news.

Grammatical Forms of response

• past tense: responded
• plural: responses
• comparative: more responsive
• superlative: most responsive
• present tense: respond
• future tense: will respond
• perfect tense: have responded
• continuous tense: is responding
• singular: response
• positive degree: responsive
• infinitive: to respond
• gerund: responding
• participle: responded

Origin and Evolution of response

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'response' originated from the Latin word 'responsum', which means 'answer' or 'reply'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'response' has retained its original meaning of answering or replying to a stimulus or situation. It has also expanded to include a broader range of contexts, such as in communication, psychology, and technology.