answering
Translation
to answer, to reply
Examples
She is answering the phone.
She is answering the phone.
Answering questions is part of the job.
Answering questions is part of the job.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reply to (a question, etc.) Please answer my question.
((the phone/door)) to respond to (a call/knock) Can you answer the phone?
Similar Words
Synonyms: replying, responding; Antonyms: asking, questioning
Etymology
From Old English 'andswarian', meaning 'to swear back in return'. From 'and-' (against) + 'swarian' (to swear).
Memory Tips
Think of a question as a 'call', and your 'answer' is the response you send back.