Dictionary Entry
response
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ɹɪˈspɒns/Word FrequencyCommon (6.07)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Used In Literature ↓An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.
In a Sentence
“The article includes response to support a careful argument.”
Published Usage Examples
“Do the rest of you play Windows Minesweeper while waiting for pages to load and during any other 3+ second gap in response from the computer?”
“All I can think of in response is that if she can't take the heat, she should get out of the kitchen. todd”
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Origin
From Latin 'respondere' meaning 'to answer'.
Common Phrases
. responsetime responseresponse immuneresponse frequency
