# answered

Pronunciation: US say "AN-surd" /ˈæn.sɚd/; UK say "AHN-suhd" /ˈɑːn.səd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of answer. — simple past and past participle of answer
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of answer. Use this form for something that already happened or is finished.
   - _The witness answered each charge calmly during the hearing._
   - _By the time the office closed, every email had been answered._

## Adjective

2. Having an answer or reply already given.
   - Simple: Having a reply or a solution that someone has found.
   - _With every objection now answered, the proposal moved forward to a vote._
   - _An answered prayer brought the family more comfort than they expected._

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