Basic Details
Word: Answered
Part of Speech: Verb (Past tense of "answer")
Meaning: Responded to a question, request, or situation with a reply or solution.
Synonyms: Replied, responded, acknowledged
Antonyms: Ignored, overlooked, avoided
Idioms and Phrases
- Answered the call: Responded to a duty or responsibility. Example: "He answered the call of duty by joining the rescue team."
- Answered to someone: To be responsible or accountable to someone. Example: "She answered to the manager for the team's performance."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She answered all the questions correctly on the test.
Example 2: The teacher answered the student's doubts patiently.
Example 3: He answered the phone after the second ring.
Fun Fact
The word "answered" comes from the Old English word andswarian, which means to respond. The root "swer" is also related to the word "swear," originally implying a serious or sworn reply.
Famous Quote
"All of your questions can be answered, if that is what you want. But once you learn your answers, you can never unlearn them." Neil Gaiman
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "answered" mean?
a) Ignored someone
b) Replied to a question or situation
c) Started a new topic
d) Ended a conversation
Answer: b) Replied to a question or situation
2. Which of these is a synonym of "answered"?
a) Avoided
b) Replied
c) Hesitated
d) Forgot
Answer: b) Replied
3. Which is an antonym of "answered"?
a) Replied
b) Ignored
c) Responded
d) Acknowledged
Answer: b) Ignored
4. Which sentence uses "answered" correctly?
a) He answered quickly when his name was called.
b) She answered to the cake.
c) They answered with walking fast.
d) I answered on the table.
Answer: a) He answered quickly when his name was called.
5. What does the idiom "answered the call" mean?
a) Picked up a phone call
b) Took responsibility or rose to an occasion
c) Called someone back
d) Missed the opportunity
Answer: b) Took responsibility or rose to an occasion
