answer
noun
a spoken or written reply or response to a question, request, letter, etc..
answering
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present participleof answer.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Be wary of calling the number back or answering calls from unknown numbers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
The most notable blooper: “my president” instead of “my husband,” when answering a query about work-life balance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
The aunt, who asked not to be identified, said her sister has been encouraging the girl "to just ask questions and just answering them as they come up."
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Despite answering his critics with those standout statistics, the impact of his playing style on the dynamic of the team continues to come under scrutiny.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Jonah realized he’d probably let a lot of time pass, not answering Dad’s question, trying to make his vision stop spinning.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
