responsible (adj.)
having a duty; accountable
Examples
- He is responsible for sales.
Key rules
- Responsible means having a duty or accountable
- Responsible for + noun
- Responsibility is the noun
Common mistakes
- He is responsible of sales → He is responsible for sales
Use cases
- Describing roles
- Explaining who is in charge
- Discussing accountability
💡 Tip: Responsible can also mean reliable, as in a responsible adult.