Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Answered.
How to pronounce answered:
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Answered - as a noun
A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
Example: "I waited several days for his answer"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reply10response10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
statement11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
Example: "They were trying to find a peaceful solution"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
resolution10result6solution8solvent10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
statement11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The speech act of replying to a question
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reply10response10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
question17The principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pleading12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A nonverbal reaction
Example: "His answer to any problem was to get drunk"
Answered - as a verb
React verbally
Example: "She didn't want to answer"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reply10respond10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
say6state5tell4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Respond to a signal
Example: "Answer the door"
Give the correct answer or solution to
Example: "Answer a question"
Understand the meaning of
Example: "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
resolve10Give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)
Example: "The defendant answered to all the charges of the prosecution"
Be liable or accountable
Example: "She must answer for her actions"
Be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
Example: "A few words would answer"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
do3serve8suffice15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fulfil12fulfill13live up tosatisfy13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Match or correspond
Example: "The drawing of the suspect answers to the description the victim gave"
Be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of
Example: "This may answer her needs"
React to a stimulus or command
Example: "The steering of my new car answers to the slightest touch"
Example Sentences
"She answered the phone as soon as it rang."
"He never answered my question."
"The teacher answered all the students' inquiries."
"The defendant answered the lawyer's query with a confident reply."
"My sister answered the door when the pizza arrived."
Word Game Points
Is ANSWERED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, answered is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ANSWERED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ANSWERED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, answered is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordANSWERED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is ANSWERED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, answered is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordANSWERED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
