What does Answering mean?
Definitions for Answering
an·swer·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Answering.
Princeton's WordNet
answering, respondentadjective
replying
"an answering glance"; "an answering smile"
ChatGPT
answering
Answering is the act of responding to a question, statement, or inquiry providing the necessary or requested information. It can also involve reacting to a situation or problem with a particular action. Answering applies to different forms of communication, such as spoken or written language.
Webster Dictionary
Answering
of Answer
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Answering in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Answering in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of Answering in a Sentence
They are writing more inaccurate stories including claims that Mr Cummings returned to Durham after returning to work in Downing Street on 14 April, we will not waste our time answering a stream of false allegations about Mr Cummings from campaigning newspapers.
My son was so little, explaining 300 days to him was out of the question, answering the questions about when dad would be home every single day wore on me so badly, I actually wound up making a huge paper chain for( my son Howie), with the number of chain links matching the number of days left. At first, it wrapped around our bannister from the second floor. We tore one off every night before bed, and it helped my son understand the bigness of time away, but that it was getting smaller.
Donald Trump's in the residence now, and in a true fashion Donald Trump's probably critiquing the way that I'm answering these questions.
I'm not really answering any questions on that until I find out if we're in the majority, no Republican chairman's gon na make a decision until we know what the status is. So it's kind of a caucus decision not to talk about nominations until we get that firmed up.
It said it was anonymous, but at the same time, they were keeping track of whether I was answering or not, because I wouldn’t be able to take classes or graduate without completing it, asking about my sexual history made me uncomfortable.
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