reaction

noun B1 Neutral

Social

Meaning

A reaction is how someone responds to something that happens or is said.

💡 Don't confuse "reaction" with "action"; reaction is what you do after something happens.

Example Sentences

Her reaction to the news was very surprising to me .

Her reaction to the surprise party was full of joy .

His reaction to the news was not very positive .

What was your reaction to the surprising news yesterday ?

Word in Context

Yesterday I gave a short talk at school about my hobby . My classmates listened and smiled , and one of them asked a simple question . The teacher's reaction was calm and she gave helpful tips for improving my slides . I felt happy and will prepare more for the next presentation .

Common Phrases

positive reaction negative reaction immediate reaction

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