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

• reply
• reaction
• feedback
• response

Phrases with answering

• answering service

  a business that provides telephone answering services for other businesses

  Example

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

• answering back

  responding rudely or disrespectfully to someone in authority

  Example

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

• answering the call

  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.