answer a question — to respond to or provide information in reply to an inquiry or question
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to respond to or provide information in reply to an inquiry or question
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænsər ə ˈkwestʃən/
Example Sentences
- The politician tried to answer the reporter's question about his pet dinosaur collection.
- During the job interview, she had to answer questions about her experience and qualifications.
- The AI chatbot can answer questions about pizza toppings but gets confused when asked about quantum physics.
answer a question
NOUN[/ˈænsər ə ˈkwestʃən/]
to respond to or provide information in reply to an inquiry or question
The student raises his hand to answer a question in class.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Answer derives from Old English 'andswaru', combining 'and-' (against) and 'swear' (to speak), originally meaning to speak in response or opposition. Question comes from Latin 'quaestio', derived from 'quaerere' (to seek, to ask), originally denoting the act of seeking or inquiring.
Breakdown
Answer: and- (against) + swaru (swear/speak). Question: quaestio (from Latin quaerere, to seek) + -ion (noun suffix), literally 'a seeking' or 'an inquiry'.
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📝Examples
“The politician tried to answer the reporter's question about his pet dinosaur collection.”
“During the job interview, she had to answer questions about her experience and qualifications.”
“The AI chatbot can answer questions about pizza toppings but gets confused when asked about quantum physics.”
“Please raise your hand before you answer a question in class.”
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