answering (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːn.sər.ɪŋ/
Definition
Providing a spoken or written reply to a question, statement, or query.
Examples
She is answering the phone.
He is answering the detective's questions.
The students are answering the teacher's questions in unison.
How to Use answering
- answer to (prepositional phrase)
- To be responsible to someone for what you do. — "The manager must answer to the CEO for the department's performance."
- answer for (prepositional phrase)
- To take responsibility for something, especially something bad. — "He will have to answer for his actions one day."
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