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reacting to

 

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Reacting To

Meaning

Reacting to means responding to a certain situation, event, or stimulus in a particular way.

Part of Speech

Phrasal verb

Sense 1: Responding Emotionally

Usage: When someone reacts to something emotionally, they respond with their feelings.

Example: Sarah was reacting to the news of her promotion with excitement and tears of joy.

Sense 2: Responding Physically

Usage: When someone reacts to something physically, they respond through actions.

Example: John's body was reacting to the cold weather by shivering uncontrollably.

Sense 3: Responding Verbally

Usage: When someone reacts to something verbally, they respond by speaking or expressing their thoughts.

Example: The students were reacting to the teacher's question with thoughtful answers.

Sense 4: Responding Socially

Usage: When someone reacts to something socially, they respond within a social context or with regard to social norms.

Example: The community leaders were reacting to the new policy with a public statement.

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