answered

[ˈænsərd]

answered Definition

replied to a question or request.

Using answered: Examples

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

• Example

  She answered my question about the project.

• Example

  He answered the phone when I called.

• Example

  They answered the email promptly.

answered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for answered

• responded
• rejoined
• retorted

Phrases with answered

• answer back

  to reply rudely or impertinently

  Example

  I don't like it when you answer back like that.

• answer for

  to take responsibility for something

  Example

  You will have to answer for your actions.

• answer to

  to be responsible to someone

  Example

  The manager answers to the CEO.

Origins of answered

from Old English 'andswarian'

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Summary: answered in Brief

'Answered' [ˈænsərd] is the past tense of 'answer,' which means to reply to a question or request. It is often used in formal and informal contexts, such as answering a phone call or responding to an email. Phrases like 'answer back,' 'answer for,' and 'answer to' use 'answer' to denote rude replies, taking responsibility, and being responsible to someone, respectively.