answering
word · lemma: answer
/ˈænsɝɪŋ/
AN-sur-ing
/ˈɑːnsəɹɪŋ/
AHN-suh-ring
Definition
Answering means replying to a question, message, or call. It can also mean responding to a problem, need, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Usually linked to 'answer a question', 'answer the phone', and 'answer an email'. For phone calls, 'pick up' is often more natural in conversation for the action of taking the call, while 'answer' focuses on responding. 'Answering' is often a verb form, as in 'She is answering emails.'
Spanish: responder - contestarPortuguese (BR): respondendo - atendendoPortuguese (PT): a responder - a atenderChinese (Simplified): 回答 - 应答Chinese (Traditional): 回答 - 應答Hindi: जवाब देना - उत्तर देनाArabic: الإجابة - الردBengali: উত্তর দিচ্ছে - জবাব দিচ্ছেRussian: отвечаетJapanese: 答えているVietnamese: đang trả lờiKorean: 대답하고 있다 - 답장하고 있다Turkish: cevaplıyorUrdu: جواب دے رہا ہےIndonesian: sedang menjawab
Example Sentences
Thanks for answering so quickly.
natural
She is answering the teacher's question.
basic
He is answering the phone right now.
basic
We are answering all the emails today.
basic
Stop answering work messages during dinner.
natural
She's not answering, so let's try again later.
natural