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UK [rɪˈspɒns] / US [rɪˈspɑns] noun [countable]
Word forms "response":
singular response plural responses
1) a reaction

Her response was to leave the room and slam the door.

response to:

There was an enthusiastic response to the suggestions.

in response to:

In response to complaints, the company reviewed its safety procedures.

response from:

His comments sparked an angry response from dissatisfied customers.

2)
a) an answer to a question in a test, quiz etc

I'm sorry; the correct response was "B".

b) a reply to any question or letter

The survey got more than 1,000 responses.

no response:

I've left messages, but there's been no response.

3) an answer that is sung or spoken by the people at a church service in reply to something said by the priest

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