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answered

AHN-suhd

Answered (adj) means having had a response given. Example: “Her prayers were finally answered.”

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Having had a response given.
"Her prayers were finally answered."

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In plain EnglishGiven a reply or resolved.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “answered” mean?

The word “answered” means having had a response given. In plain terms, given a reply or resolved.

How do you pronounce “answered”?

“Answered” is pronounced AHN-suhd (/ˈæn.sɚd/ in IPA).

How do you use “answered” in a sentence?

Here is “answered” used in a sentence: “Her prayers were finally answered.”

What part of speech is “answered”?

“Answered” is an adjective.

Is “answered” a common word?

“Answered” is a fairly common word in modern English.

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