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responsiblehaving 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/

Korean meaning: 책임이 있는, 의무가 있는

Korean pronunciation: 리**스판**서블

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

responsible concept
💡 Concept

having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈspɑːnsəbl/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootspons
Suffix--ible

Origin

라틴어 'respondere'에서 유래되었으며, '다시 답하다, 응답하다'라는 의미에서 '책임지다'라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

sensibledefensiblecomprehensible
sensible
defensible
comprehensible

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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?

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

accountableliabletrustworthyreliabledependable

Antonyms

irresponsibleunreliablecareless

Related

responsibilityrespondresponsematureduty