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The puppy reacted to the whistle right away.
What does React mean?
React means respond to something.
Dictionary definition
To respond to something that happens, such as an event, change, or message.
Example sentences
React in a sentence
medium
Different materials react in different ways during an experiment.
hard
The character's choice shows how people react when plans suddenly change.
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Practice 1
What does react mean?
React means respond to something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to react?
Respond is close to react in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: How did the students ____ when the experiment changed color?
React best completes the sentence.
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React
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ree · akt · strongest beat: akt
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WordReact.
Partverb.
MeaningReact means respond to something.
ExampleExample: The puppy reacted to the whistle right away.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ree · akt
- Strongest beat
- akt
- Ending
- akt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on akt.
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Synonyms
Words like React
Antonyms
Opposite words
ignoreUse as a contrast for paying attention or including something.
stay stillUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Word family
React word family
Base word
react
verb
reacts
Present-tense form of react.
verb
reacted
Past-tense form of react.
verb
reacting
-ing form of react.
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Hint for students
React means respond to something.
Common mix-up
React is not the same as ignore. React means react means respond to something.
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Read this model sentence: Different materials react in different ways during an experiment. Clue words: different, materials, ways. Underline clue words that show why react fits instead of ignore. Now write one new sentence that shows react without using the word react. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show react?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Different materials react in different ways during an experiment." Why does react fit better than ignore?
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