Definition of ANSWERING

answering

Meanings

Plural: answerings

Verb

  • react verbally
  • respond to a signal
  • give the correct answer or solution to
  • understand the meaning of
  • give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)
  • be liable or accountable
  • be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
  • match or correspond
  • be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of
  • react to a stimulus or command
  • present participle and gerund of answer

Adjective Satellite

  • replying
    • "an answering glance"
    • "an answering smile"

Noun

  • The act of giving an answer.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English answerynge; equivalent to answer + -ing.

Scrabble Score: 13

answering is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
answering is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
answering is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

answering is a valid Words With Friends word