# responding

Pronunciation: say "ri-SPOND-ing" US /ɹɪˈspɑndɪŋ/, UK /ɹɪˈspɒndɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of respond. — present participle and gerund of respond
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of respond. Use this -ing form when a reply or reaction is happening now.
   - _Emergency crews are responding to the flood downtown._
   - _The patient is responding well to the new medication._

## Noun

2. An answer or reaction made in reply to something.
   - Simple: An answer or reaction given to something said or done.

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