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responding

Pronunciation: [rɪˈspɑndɪŋ]

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

Context: “communication”

(verb) to answer or reply to someone or something. When someone asks you a question, if you say something back, you are responding to them.

Example

She is responding to his question about homework.

Example

He didn't respond to my email, so I wasn't sure what to do.

Example

Why are you not responding to her message?

Context: “reaction”

(verb) to show a reaction to something that has happened. It can be feelings or actions that change because of something else, like when a teacher reacts to a student's answer.

Example

The dog is responding well to the training from its owner.

Example

The students were not responding to the new rules set by the school.

Example

How did the audience respond to the movie?

How to pronounce responding

Pronunciation: [rɪˈspɑndɪŋ]

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