Answered
/ˈænsərd/
verbBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
To give a reply or response.
/ˈænsərd/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To respond to a question, request, or call.
I answered his question honestly.
💡 Simply: To say something back.
More Examples
2
The student answered the teacher's query.
How It's Used
General Conversation
"He answered the phone."
Exams
"She answered all the exam questions correctly."
Past tense of 'answer'. Originates from Old English *andswarian, combining *and- (against) and *swarian (to swear, to reply).
The word's usage has remained consistent over time, primarily focused on responding to questions or requests.
Memory tip
Think of 'answer' as a 'responding' to something.
Practice
Base: answer
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Usage
60%Spoken
40%Written