responsible — having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈspɑːnsəbl/
Example Sentences
- My mom says I'm responsible enough to have a pet goldfish, but apparently not responsible enough to remember to feed it.
- Who is responsible for leaving the refrigerator door open all night?
- I'm a responsible adult who still checks under the bed for monsters.
responsible
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈspɑːnsəbl/]
having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone
A responsible firefighter carries a child out of the burning building first.
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“My mom says I'm responsible enough to have a pet goldfish, but apparently not responsible enough to remember to feed it.”
“Who is responsible for leaving the refrigerator door open all night?”
“I'm a responsible adult who still checks under the bed for monsters.”
“Students are responsible for bringing their own materials to class.”
“The responsible thing to do is admit your mistakes and learn from them.”
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