Meaning
To provide a response to an inquiry.
Cultural Background
In US business, answering a question directly is seen as being 'to the point' and efficient. In the UK, people might add 'polite fillers' before answering a question to sound less blunt. In Japan, answering a question might involve a long preamble to show respect for the questioner.
No Preposition
Never say 'answer to' when using it as a verb.
Meaning
To provide a response to an inquiry.
No Preposition
Never say 'answer to' when using it as a verb.
Test Yourself
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Which is correct?
Answer is a transitive verb; no preposition is needed.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWhich is correct?
Answer is a transitive verb; no preposition is needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, say 'I answered him'.
Related Phrases
Ask a question
contrastTo pose an inquiry.
Address a question
similarTo deal with a topic.
Field a question
similarTo handle a question.
