Meaning & use
response
A spoken or written answer, or a reaction to something that has happened.
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The company issued a formal response to the complaints within twenty-four hours.
Her immediate response to the good news was a wide, disbelieving smile.
A note on using this word
Response can describe both verbal replies and physical or emotional reactions, unlike 'answer,' which usually refers only to words.
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