🇬🇧 Responsible meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Responsible means that people can trust you to do what you say you’ll do, to follow important rules, and to take care of people, pets, or things without needing a grown-up to remind you every second.

I showed I was responsible by doing my homework early, then responsibly forgetting where I put it.

I wanted to prove I was responsible, so I set an alarm to wake up early, then responsibly slept right through it.

To prove I’m responsible online, I log off the game right after I finish just one more level…which is always five levels later.

I promised to be responsible with my ice cream, and then very responsibly dropped it on the dog’s head.

I learned that being responsible means doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Anna is responsible for a small cat. She is responsible to feed it each day and to give it a warm bed. Her little brother watches and says, "You are responsible." Dad smiles and says she is responsible. The cat drinks milk and sleeps. Anna feels happy and glad she is responsible.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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