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answered

The word “answered” has 2 syllables: an-swered

It's pronounced as /ˈæn.sɚd/

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In the thesaurus, “answered” has 104 synonyms and 33 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for answered along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for answered

Antonyms for answered

Meanings of answered

  • verb
    1. To make a reply or response to.
    2. To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.
    3. To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment.
    4. To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.
    5. To be accountable or responsible; to make amends.
    6. To file a document in response to a complaint.
    7. To correspond to; to be in harmony with; to be in agreement with.
    8. To be opposite, or to act in opposition.
    9. To be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; usually with to.
    10. To respond to satisfactorily; to meet successfully by way of explanation, argument, or justification; to refute.
    11. To be or act in compliance with, in fulfillment or satisfaction of, as an order, obligation, or demand.
    12. To render account to or for.
    13. To atone for; to be punished for.
    14. To be or act as an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay.

Example Sentences

  • She quickly answered all the questions on the test.
  • He answered the phone as soon as it rang.
  • The teacher answered the student’s query with patience.
  • No one answered the door when I knocked.
  • His email was promptly answered by the customer service team.

On this page you'll find 137 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to answered, such as: abided by, accomplished, accorded, achieved, acknowledged, agreed, aligned.

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