English · Common Verbs
answers
/ˈɑːnsərz/
[/ˈɑːnsərz/]
third-person singular of answer
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'answer': used when he, she, or it replies to a question.
Example
My teacher always answers our questions patiently, even the ones we ask again and again.
My teacher always answers our questions patiently, even the ones we ask again and again.
Etymology
From Old English 'andswaru' (a reply), literally a swearing back.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects in the present tense to describe replying.