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- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
If you are responsible for things or people, you are the person caring for them or managing them. If something goes wrong, you will be asked about it or maybe even blamed. If things go well, people might thank you or praise you.
The pilot of the plane is responsible for the safety of the passengers.Parents are responsible for their children.- similar words:
- chargeable
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| definition 2: |
When you are responsible for something, you are expected to do it. When you are responsible for taking care of your pet, you are the one who must take care of your pet. Doing this is your job.
Students are responsible for handing in their homework on time.On Saturdays, I'm responsible for cleaning the bathrooms, and my brother is responsible for mowing the lawn. |
| definition 3: |
If something happened and you are responsible for it, it means you did something to make it happen. If you are responsible for breaking a dish, it means that you caused the dish to break.
Sam's mom wanted to know who was responsible for letting the hamster out of its cage.- similar words:
- guilty
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| definition 4: |
When someone is responsible, they are able to make good decisions and do the right thing. If a babysitter doesn't watch the children and only plays games on her phone, it means the babysitter is not responsible.
Michelle's older brother can use the family car because he is a responsible person.- synonyms:
- sensible
- similar words:
- moral, reasonable
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| related words: |
dependable |
| derivation: |
responsibly (adv.) |
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