RESPONSIBLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does responsibly mean? 

• RESPONSIBLY (adverb)
  The adverb RESPONSIBLY has 1 sense:

1. in a responsible manner

  Familiarity information: RESPONSIBLY used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• RESPONSIBLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a responsible manner

Context example:

we must act responsibly

Antonym:

irresponsibly (in an irresponsible manner)

Pertainym:

responsible (worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable)

 Context examples 

“Firstly,” he says, “a clear result in favour of one particular order could help to reduce hangovers and help many people have a better day after a long night out – though we encourage people to drink responsibly.

(Wine before beer, or beer before wine? Either way, you’ll be hungover, University of Cambridge)