answering
- 01 A1 Beginner
v.giving a response to a question or a person.
v.the present participle of 'answer', indicating the ongoing action of responding to a query or statement.
Simple“She is answering the emails that arrived this morning.”
In context“The witness spent several hours answering the prosecutor's questions with remarkable composure and detail.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 A1 Beginner
v.picking up a phone or opening a door when you hear a sound.
v.the action of responding to a mechanical or electronic signal, such as a telephone ring or a doorbell.
Simple“I heard the phone ringing, but I was busy answering the front door.”
In context“Answering the telephone during a formal dinner is generally considered a breach of social etiquette in many cultures.”
Synonymsattending toAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the act of giving a reply.
n.the verbal noun denoting the act or process of providing a response.
Simple“His answering of the charges was quick and firm.”
In context“The prompt answering of customer complaints is a critical component of maintaining a positive brand reputation.”
From Middle English answerynge; equivalent to answer + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.