Response — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ri-ˈspän(t)s/ re·sponse

Meaning & Definition of Response

Response (noun)

  1. an act of responding
  2. something constituting a reply or a reaction
  3. a written or spoken answer

Response (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior

    "my response to my first boxing defeat was to train even harder"

    similar: answer, reaction, reply, take
    related: backlash, kickback, rebound, recoil, reflex, revulsion, rise, counterreaction, counterresponse
    near: action, behavior, cause, effect

  2. something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question

    "the real estate office's unhelpful response to my question about what houses in the area are renting for"

    similar: answer, comeback, rejoinder, replication, reply, retort, return
    related: back talk, banter, persiflage, repartee, acknowledgment, comment, communication, correspondence, feedback, non sequitur, observation, reaction, remark, defense, explanation, justification, plea, rebuttal, refutation
    opposite: inquiry, query, question
    near: challenge, charge, cross-examination, grilling, interrogation, interrogatory, quiz, poll, questionnaire, survey

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Response

The most common words with a similar meaning to Response:

answer, reaction, reply, take, comeback, rejoinder, replication, retort, return

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Response

Words with the opposite meaning of Response:

inquiry, query, question

Related Words for Response

backlash, kickback, rebound, recoil, reflex, revulsion, rise, counterreaction, counterresponse, back talk, banter, persiflage, repartee, acknowledgment, comment, communication, correspondence, feedback, non sequitur, observation, remark, defense, explanation, justification, plea, rebuttal, refutation

Near Antonyms of Response

action, behavior, cause, effect, challenge, charge, cross-examination, grilling, interrogation, interrogatory, quiz, poll, questionnaire, survey

Origin & Etymology of Response

Middle English & Latin; Middle English respounce, from Anglo-French respuns, respounce, from Latin responsum reply, from neuter of responsus, past participle of respondēre

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Response

Words & Phrases Containing Response

autonomous sensory meridian response, auto-response, call-and-response, direct-response, frequency response, galvanic skin response, immune response, counterresponse

Frequently Asked Questions about Response

What does "Response" mean?

"Response" means an act of responding. As a noun, it is defined as: an act of responding. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Response"?

Other words for "Response" include answer, reaction, reply, take, comeback, rejoinder, replication and retort. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Response" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Response"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Response". Common alternatives include answer, reaction, reply, take, comeback, rejoinder, replication, retort and return.

What is the opposite of "Response"?

Antonyms of "Response" include inquiry, query and question. Near antonyms include action, behavior, cause and effect.

How do you use "Response" in a sentence?

Examples of "Response" in a sentence: "my response to my first boxing defeat was to train even harder"; "the real estate office's unhelpful response to my question about what houses in the area are renting for".

Is "Response" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Response" is a noun.

Is "Response" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Response" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Response"?

"Response" is pronounced /ri-ˈspän(t)s/ and divided into syllables as re·sponse.