answering
To make a reply or response to.
Word facts
Definition of Answering
To make a reply or response to.
Example sentences
- 1
He answered the question.
- 2
to answer a charge or accusation
Synonyms for Answering
Antonyms for Answering
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How many syllables does answering have?
Answering has 3 syllables: ans·wer·ing. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is answering?
Answering is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.
What are synonyms for answering?
Words with similar meanings to answering include answer for. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use answering in a sentence?
Example: "He answered the question."
What words start with the same letter as answering?
Answering starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does answering have?
Answering has 9 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.