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[ ˈæn.sərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

response action

Answered is the simple past tense of 'answer', which means to respond to a question or to provide information. It indicates that a response has been given, typically to a query or demand for information.

Synonyms

acknowledged, replied, responded

Examples of usage

  • She answered the question correctly.
  • He quickly answered the phone.
  • They answered all the queries during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "answered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 respondido

🇮🇳 उत्तर दिया

🇩🇪 beantwortet

🇮🇩 dijawab

🇺🇦 відповів

🇵🇱 odpowiedziano

🇯🇵 答えた

🇫🇷 répondu

🇪🇸 respondido

🇹🇷 cevap verildi

🇰🇷 대답했다

🇸🇦 تم الرد

🇨🇿 odpověděl

🇸🇰 odpovedal

🇨🇳 回答了

🇸🇮 odgovorjeno

🇮🇸 svarað

🇰🇿 жауап берілді

🇬🇪 უპასუხა

🇦🇿 cavab verildi

🇲🇽 respondido

Etymology

The word 'answered' originates from the Old English 'andswarian', which means 'to speak in return, reply'. This term itself is a combination of 'and-' meaning 'against' and 'swarian', meaning 'to declare or vow'. Over time, it evolved through Middle English into the modern 'answer', with 'answered' emerging as its past participle. The concept of answering has been fundamental in communication, reflecting the necessity of interaction and understanding among individuals. As languages developed, 'answered' has been influenced by various linguistic changes and has cemented its place in the English language as a common verb used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,781, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.