Answered or Answerd
Which Spelling is Correct? Confused between "answered" and "answerd"? Learn the correct spelling, meaning, and how to use it properly in your writing.
Answerd
Incorrect spelling - "Answerd" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "answered" with "ed" at the end.
"Answerd" is a common misspelling of "Answered". Always use "Answered" when referring to the correct word.
Answered
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Answered" is the correct spelling. It is the past tense of "answer".
Definition of Answered
"Answered": "Answered" is the correct spelling. It is the past tense of "answer".
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Answered
- • Replied
- • Responded
- • Reacted
- • Addressed
- • Acknowledged
Usage Examples
"Correct:" She answered all the questions correctly.
"Correct:" He answered the phone quickly.
"Correct:" The teacher answered the student's question.
"Incorrect:" "Answerd" is not used in standard English.
"Incorrect:" Always use answered when referring to the past tense of answer.
Notes:
- • Answered is spelled with "ed" at the end.
- • Used to describe the past tense of answer.
- • The word comes from Old English "andswarian" meaning "to answer".
- • "Answerd" is never correct in any context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is "answerd" ever correct?
A: No, "answerd" is never correct. The proper spelling is always "answered."
Q: How do I remember the correct spelling?
A: Remember the "ed" at the end of "answered."
Q: What does answered mean?
A: It is the past tense of "answer": to respond to a question or request.
Q: Why do people often misspell this word?
A: The misspelling "answerd" occurs because people omit the "e" before the "d" by mistake.
Summary
Remember: Answered is the correct spelling with "ed" at the end. It is the past tense of "answer". The misspelling "answerd" is never correct. Use "answered" in all contexts requiring this meaning.