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Answer the question

🇬🇧 UK //ˈɑːnsə ðə ˈkwɛsʧən// 🇺🇸 US //ˈænsər ðə ˈkwɛsʧən//

Meaning of Answer the question

To provide a response to a posed inquiry.

In simple words: Respond to what someone asks.

Answer the question in a sentence

• Please answer the question honestly during the interview.
• The teacher asked us to answer the question in our own words.
• Can you answer the question about the homework assignment?
• It's important to answer the question directly to avoid misunderstandings.
• In the discussion, he was the first to answer the question posed by the moderator.
• She hesitated before deciding how to answer the question effectively.

How to use Answer the question

Use this phrase when responding to inquiries in both formal and informal settings. It's suitable for everyday conversations and academic contexts.

Grammar pattern

answer + the question

Memory hint

Think of a courtroom where witnesses must 'answer the question' posed by the lawyer.

Related words

Collocations with Answer the question

• correctly answer the question
• immediately answer the question
• fail to answer the question
• answer the question clearly
• answer the question properly

Synonyms for Answer the question

• respond
• reply
• address
• react
• clarify

Common mistakes with Answer the question

• Saying 'respond the question' instead of 'answer the question'.
• Using 'answers the question' when referring to someone else's response.
• Confusing 'answer the question' with 'ask the question'.

Frequently asked questions about Answer the question

What does Answer the question mean?

Respond to what someone asks.

What is the definition of Answer the question?

To provide a response to a posed inquiry.

How do you use Answer the question in a sentence?

Please answer the question honestly during the interview.

Can you give another example of Answer the question?

The teacher asked us to answer the question in our own words.

What are synonyms for Answer the question?

Common alternatives include respond, reply, address, react, clarify.

What words go with Answer the question?

It commonly pairs with correctly answer the question, immediately answer the question, fail to answer the question, answer the question clearly, answer the question properly.

What are common mistakes when using Answer the question?

Saying 'respond the question' instead of 'answer the question'. Using 'answers the question' when referring to someone else's response. Confusing 'answer the question' with 'ask the question'.

How do you pronounce Answer the question?

US: //ˈænsər ðə ˈkwɛsʧən//, UK: //ˈɑːnsə ðə ˈkwɛsʧən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Answer the question?

Use this phrase when responding to inquiries in both formal and informal settings. It's suitable for everyday conversations and academic contexts.