Word
responder
Phoneticsre·spon·der, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹɪˈspɑndɝ/
UK/ɹɪspˈɒndɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person or group that reacts to an emergency or a request for help. You often see this word used for police, fire, or medical workers who arrive at an accident scene.
n. a person or organization that provides assistance or reacts to an emergency, request, or event. Often used in the context of emergency services or technical support.
Examples
“The first responder arrived at the scene within minutes.”
“The emergency responder provided immediate medical care to the injured hiker before the helicopter arrived.”
“In high-stakes environments, the speed and efficiency of the primary responder can significantly influence the overall outcome of a crisis situation.”
Examples
simple
“The first responder arrived at the scene within minutes.”
contextual
“The emergency responder provided immediate medical care to the injured hiker before the helicopter arrived.”
complex
“In high-stakes environments, the speed and efficiency of the primary responder can significantly influence the overall outcome of a crisis situation.”
Real-World Examples
“First responders used boats to rescue people stranded by rapidly rising flood waters.” “Following this idea, StemRad developed a belt for nuclear first responders, worn around the hips, which hold roughly half the body’s bone marrow, the tissue that makes blood cells.” Etymology
From respond + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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