responsibly

/rɪˈspɒnsəbli/

adverb

  1. In a sensible way that shows responsibility and care for the results of your actions.

    B1
    • "Please drive responsibly."A2
    • "She spends her money responsibly."B1
    • "She handled the project responsibly."B1
    • "Companies should use natural resources responsibly."B2

Common mistakes

  • He is responsibly.→He is responsible.

    Use responsible after a linking verb such as be; use responsibly to describe how an action is done.

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