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AWL Sublist 3 · Academic Word
reaction
/riˈækʃən/ Syllables: re·ˈac·tion
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A response to something; in chemistry, a process in which substances change.
Synonyms
response
reply
effect
Antonyms
None available
Translations
reaction in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
رد فعل، استجابة
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
ما تفعله أو تشعر به بعد حدوث شيء ما، أو كيف تتغير المواد الكيميائية عندما تختلط.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A reaction is what happens in response to something. A public reaction to policy change describes how people respond. A chemical reaction changes substances into new ones.
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Memory TipReaction = re (back) + action — an action that comes back in response.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The initial reaction of participants to the feedback was recorded immediately after the session.
A strong public reaction to the policy forced the government to reconsider its proposals.
The chemical reaction between the two compounds produced an unexpected by-product.
Word Families & Pronunciation
reaction
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| verb | react |
| adjective | reactive |
| noun | reactivity |
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