answering

ADJECTIVE

corresponding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analogous comparable reciprocal

STRONG

interrelated like parallel

WEAK

agnate akin alike complementary consonant correlative correspondent coterminous identical kin kindred similar synonymous undifferentiated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dissimilar unalike unlike

STRONG

different

WEAK

differing disparaging mismatched

ADJECTIVE

responsive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

active aware compassionate conscious reactive receptive sensible sensitive susceptible sympathetic

WEAK

acknowledging alive awake bleeding-heart forthcoming impressionable influenceable kindhearted open passionate perceptive persuadable replying respondent sensile sentient sharp softhearted susceptive tender warm warmhearted

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorant impassive indifferent insensitive merciless senseless unaware unconscious unfeeling unfriendly unsusceptible

WEAK

unresponsive

NOUN

returning

Synonyms

STRONG

recompensing replying responding restoring

WEAK

bringing back giving back repayment

Example Sentences

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Answering questions, they confer in a huddle before appointing a spokesperson.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Answering that required a clear understanding of our long-term financial outlook, including our savings and investment strategy, which are both substantial and relatively aggressive.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Answering that question is more treacherous than usual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Answering these questions will require more extensive research and larger prospective clinical trials.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

Answering before a question was completed or having several kids answer at once were violations of the rules that would cost points.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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