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answering

ans·we·ring

UK/ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/ US/ˈæn.sɚ.ɪŋ/ common

adjective

1.

replying

  • “an answering glance”
  • “an answering smile”
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Origin

From Middle English answerynge; equivalent to answer + -ing.

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