reaction (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /riˈækʃn/
Definition
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Examples
His immediate reaction to the news was disbelief.
The drug can cause an allergic reaction in some people.
The audience's reaction to the play was overwhelmingly positive.
How to Use reaction
- reaction to (prepositional phrase)
- The response made towards a specific event or situation. — "What was your reaction to the movie?"
- cause a reaction (collocation)
- To make something happen as a response. — "The news caused a strong reaction among the employees."
- in reaction to (prepositional phrase)
- As a direct response to something. — "She acted in reaction to his criticism."
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