# response vs responsive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### response
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈspɒns/ · frequency rank #1,000*
An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.

### responsive
*adjective · IPA /ɹɪˈspɒn.sɪv/ · frequency rank #11,280*
Answering, replying or responding

## Source
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