Answering Meaning and Definition

Word: Answering

How to pronounce: ˈɑːnsərɪŋ

Noun

Definitions:

1. A thing that is said, written, or done as a reaction to a question, statement, or situation.

Example sentences: "He knocked and entered without waiting for an answer"

2. A solution to a problem or dilemma.

Example sentences: "The answer to poverty and unemployment is a properly funded range of services"

3. A person or thing regarded as the equivalent to a better-known one from another place.

Example sentences: "The press called her Britain's answer to Marilyn Monroe"

Verb

Definitions:

1. Say or write something as a reaction to someone or something.

Example sentences: "‘Of course I can,’ she answered"

2. Act in reaction to (a sound such as a phone ringing or a knock or ring on a door)

Example sentences: "Digby answered the door"

3. Defend oneself against (a charge, accusation, or criticism)

Example sentences: "He said he would return to Spain to answer all charges"

4. Be suitable for fulfilling (a need); satisfy.

Example sentences: "Entrepreneurship is necessary to answer the needs of national and international markets"

Synonyms:

answerphone

autoanswer

response

Antonyms:

ask

ask for

Derivations:

answered

answerable

answer

answerer

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Answering in Other Languages...

Spanish: Responder

German: Antwort

French: Pondeur

Italian: Answering

Turkish: Cevap veren