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responsible

/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/
re · spon · si · ble rɪ · ˈspɒn · sə · bl
English Definition
adj. having the duty to deal with something
中文释义
负责的,有责任的
Significado en Español
responsable
한국어 뜻
책임 있는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có trách nhiệm
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Example Sentence

He is responsible for the team's success.

他对团队的成功负有责任。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “responsible”:

  1. A irresponsible
  2. B careless
  3. C accountable
  4. D negligent
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C — accountable. “responsible” means adj. having the duty to deal with something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A good ship captain is ______ for the safety of the whole crew.

  1. A careless
  2. B responsible
  3. C blameless
  4. D idle
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B — responsible. “responsible” means adj. having the duty to deal with something

Common questions about “responsible”

What does “responsible” mean?

responsible — adj. having the duty to deal with something. In Chinese: 负责的,有责任的.

How do you pronounce “responsible”?

responsible is pronounced /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: re · spon · si · ble.

How do you use “responsible” in a sentence?

He is responsible for the team's success. (他对团队的成功负有责任。)

What are synonyms for “responsible”?

accountable, dependable, liable — all close in meaning to responsible (adj. having the duty to deal with something).

Is “responsible” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. responsible appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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