response

rɪˈspɒns

Definitions

1. noun

an answer or reaction to a question, remark, or situation

“She gave a detailed response to the interviewer’s question about her background.”

2. verb

to answer or react to a question, remark, or situation

“He responded quickly to the emergency call.”

3. noun

a reply, typically in writing, to a letter or email

“She sent a response to the job offer she received last week.”

4. noun

the number of responses or reactions to something

“The survey received a large response and helped them make informed decisions.”

Synonyms

  • answer
  • reaction
  • reply
  • retort

Antonyms

  • apathy
  • ignorance
  • inaction
  • silence