answering

[ˈænsərɪŋ]

answering Definition

the act of giving a response to a question or request.

Using answering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "answering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I appreciate your answering my question.

  • Example

    The answering machine recorded the message.

  • Example

    She was busy answering emails all day.

answering Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for answering

Phrases with answering

  • a business that provides telephone answering services for other businesses

    Example

    I called the doctor's office after hours and got their answering service.

  • responding rudely or disrespectfully to someone in authority

    Example

    He got in trouble at school for answering back to his teacher.

  • accepting a challenge or taking on a responsibility

    Example

    When the company needed a new CEO, she answered the call and took on the role.

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Summary: answering in Brief

The term 'answering' [ˈænsərɪŋ] refers to the act of giving a response to a question or request. It can be used in phrases like 'answering service,' which is a business that provides telephone answering services, and 'answering back,' which means responding rudely or disrespectfully to someone in authority. 'Answering the call' means accepting a challenge or taking on a responsibility.