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RESPONSE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Response.

How to pronounce response:

US

Response - as a noun

A result

Example: "This situation developed in response to events in africa"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consequence24effect14event8issue5outcome11result6upshot11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

Example: "I waited several days for his answer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
answer9reply10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
statement11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The manner in which something is greeted

Example: "She did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reception13

A phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister

The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange

Example: "He growled his reply"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reply10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speech act
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals

Example Sentences

"She smiled in response to his compliment."
"The students' response to the question was enthusiastic."
"The doctor explained the test results and the patient's response."
"His response to the criticism was to work even harder."
"The audience erupted in response to the singer's emotional performance."
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Word Game Points

Is RESPONSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, response is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESPONSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RESPONSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, response is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESPONSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is RESPONSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, response is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESPONSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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