Answering
/ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Answering
verb
- To make a reply or response to.
"He answered the question."
- To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.
"to answer a charge or accusation"
- To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment.
"Nobody answered when I knocked on the door."
- To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.
"It answers the need."
- To be accountable or responsible; to make amends.
"He has a lot to answer for."
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answer for