responding
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.giving an answer to a question, email, or message.
v.the act of replying to a communication or query. This form functions as a present participle or gerund.
Simple“She is currently responding to all the invitations for her birthday party.”
In context“The customer service team is responding to inquiries as quickly as possible, though the high volume of traffic has caused some delays.”
UsageRequires the preposition 'to' when followed by an object.
PitfallI am responding your email now. I am responding to your email now.The verb 'respond' must be followed by the preposition 'to' before the object.
- 02 B1 Intermediate
v.reacting to something, such as a medicine or a change in a situation.
v.exhibiting a reaction to a stimulus, treatment, or external event.
Simple“The patient is responding well to the new medicine the doctor gave him.”
In context“Economists are closely monitoring how the market is responding to the central bank's latest adjustment of interest rates.”
UsageOften used in medical or technical contexts to describe how a system or body changes.
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the action of giving a reply or a reaction.
n.the gerundial use of the word to describe the process or action of providing a response.
Simple“Responding quickly is important if you want to win the contract.”
In context“The study focused on the speed of responding in emergency situations, measuring the time between the alarm and the first physical action.”