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answering

/ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of responding or replying to a question or request.

  • Noun

    A solution or answer to a problem or question.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈæn.sə.ɹɪŋ/



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Synonyms

answer for
Rhymes
Words rhyming with answering
knowing , showing , growing , glowing , borrowing
Homonyms
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  1. Answer () : A solution or answer to a problem or question.

  2. Answer (Scots) : A servant, attendant, or follower.


Homophones
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  1. answering machine, answering service


Variants
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answer , answered , answerer , answerers , answering , answers , answering machine , answering machines , answering service , answering services , answer back , answered back , answering back , answers back
Forms
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answers, answering back, answering the door, answering a call


Etymology
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From Old English answian, from an, one + swian, to swear, promise; akin to swear.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'answering' in English was in the year 1250?

  2. Answering is an essential skill in both academic and professional settings.


Related Concepts
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  1. Question: Answering is the response to a question.

  2. Response: Answering is a type of response to a request or question.


Culture
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Answering is an essential part of communication and is used in various contexts such as academic settings, interviews, customer service, and daily conversations.

How to Memorize "answering"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself answering a question in a classroom or interview setting.
    - Visualize the act of typing or writing out your answer.
    - Visualize yourself providing a clear and concise response.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'answering' with the act of responding or providing a solution.
    - Associate the word with the feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment after providing a correct answer.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym A-R-E-A: Answer, Review, Explain, Apply.
    - Create a sentence using the word 'answering' and remember the first letter of each word in the sentence.


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