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react

Pronunciation: [riˈækt]

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Learn how to use react in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “behavior”

(verb) to respond to something that happens. When something makes you feel a certain way, you react to it. For example, if you hear a loud noise, you might jump because you are surprised.

Example

She always reacts calmly when there is a problem.

Example

He didn’t react at all to the news, which surprised everyone.

Example

How do you usually react when you see a spider?

Context: “science”

(verb) to take part in a chemical process when two or more substances interact. This means that the substances change into something new. Like when baking soda and vinegar mix and make bubbles.

Example

When vinegar and baking soda react, they create a fun fizz.

Example

The ingredients didn’t react, so the experiment didn’t work as planned.

Example

What happens when you react hydrogen with oxygen?

How to pronounce react

Pronunciation: [riˈækt]

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