Response

Quick meaning: Response is a noun meaning An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.

Meaning

An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.

More Meanings

1. The act of responding or replying; reply: as, to speak in response to a question.
2. An oracular answer.
3. (liturgics) A verse, sentence, phrase, or word said or sung by the choir or congregation in sequence or reply to the priest or officiant.
4. (liturgics) A versicle or anthem said or sung during or after a lection; a respond or responsory.
5. A reply to an objection in formal disputation.
6. An online advertising performance metric representing one click-through from an online ad to its destination URL.
7. A reaction to a stimulus or provocation.

Example Sentences

As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for response

Depending on context, synonyms include reaction, answer, reply, reception.

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