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re·act

react

 
 
pronunciation:
ri aekt
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part of speech: verb
inflections: reacts, reacting, reacted
definition 1: to act, or feel a certain way, in response to something.
I reacted to the sad movie by crying.I thought he might be angry when I said that, but he didn't react at all.
 
definition 2: to undergo chemical change when combined.
Rust is formed when iron reacts with hydrogen and oxygen.
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