English Dictionary
Definition responsible in British English
responsible
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Don’t use the preposition of after the adjective responsible. Use for:
✗ Parents must be responsible of their children’s behaviour.
✓ Parents must be responsible for their children’s behaviour.
✗ When an animal creates a problem, it is the owner who is responsible of this.
✓ When an animal creates a problem, it is the owner who is responsible for this.
You can also use the pattern responsible for doing something:
He was responsible for ensuring that the organization maintained its independence.
How long will they be in prison if they are found responsible?
He was responsible for the accident.
someone who is responsible for someone or something is in charge of them and must make sure that what they do or what happens to them is right or satisfactory
She may be only 14, but she's very responsible.
