Nobody answered the door.
Nobody answered the door.
English
answer
ˈɑːn.sə, ˈan.sə, ˈæn.sɚ
Meaning: to give a spoken or written reply
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | answer |
| 3rd person singular present | answers |
| Present participle | answering |
| Past | answered |
| Will future | will answer |
| Going-to future | going to answer |
| Imperative negative | don't answer / do not answer |
Example sentences
She answered the phone after it rang three times.
She answered the phone after it rang three times.
Please think about the offer before you answer.
Please think about the offer before you answer.
Dan didn't answer his phone, so I suppose that he's busy.
Dan didn't answer his phone, so I suppose that he's busy.
In the fugue, the comes answers the main theme in a new key.
In the fugue, the comes answers the main theme in a new key.
Usage Notes
Used when responding to a question, call, or letter. It can be both transitive (answering something) or intransitive.
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