response

Everyday

1. A response is an answer or reply to a question, letter or message. tree →
2. A response is also something you do because of something else, a reaction. tree →
3. In science, a response is how a living thing reacts to a change (a stimulus). tree →

In the lessons

In science a plant's response to light is to grow towards it; in emergencies, the response is what people do to help, and emergency services are «first responders». Phrases: «in response to», «a quick response», «no response», «response time».

Examples

• I sent a message but got no response. tree →
• Her response was a big smile. tree →
• Plants grow towards light in response to it. tree →
• The fire brigade's response was very fast. tree →
• Write your response in full sentences. tree →
• In response to the storm, the school closed. tree →
• The pupils of our eyes get smaller in response to bright light. tree →
• The little boy made no response. tree →

Note

Countable. Verb: respond. Spelling: -onse not -ance. «In response to» = because of / as an answer to.

In Jewish tradition

In Proverbs it means an answer given; a stubborn servant gives none. In the primary lessons: In science a plant's response to light is to grow towards it; in emergencies, the response is what people do to help, and emergency services are «first responders». Phrases: «in response to», «a quick response», «no response», «response time».

Examples

• A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response. (Writings PRO.29.19, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Countable. Verb: respond. Spelling: -onse not -ance. «In response to» = because of / as an answer to.