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- [an-ser, ahn-]
- /ˈæn sər, ˈɑn-/
- /ʌnˈɑːn.səd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-ser, ahn-]
- /ˈæn sər, ˈɑn-/
Definitions of unanswered word
- noun unanswered a spoken or written reply or response to a question, request, letter, etc.: He sent an answer to my letter promptly. 1
- noun unanswered a correct response to a question asked to test one's knowledge. 1
- noun unanswered an equivalent or approximation: a singing group that tried to be the French answer to the Beatles. 1
- noun unanswered an action serving as a reply or response: The answer was a volley of fire. 1
- noun unanswered a solution to a problem, especially in mathematics. 1
- noun unanswered a reply to a charge or accusation. 1
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Origin of unanswered
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English andswerien, Old English andswerian, andswarian derivative of andswaru an answer, equivalent to and- opposite, facing (cf. and, along) + Germanic *swarō, derivative of swear
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Parts of speech for Unanswered
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unanswered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unanswered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unanswered
adj unanswered
- betwixt and between — in an intermediate, indecisive, or middle position
- hot and cold — (Idiomatic) Ambivalent; having conflicting emotions.
adjective unanswered
- disputed — to engage in argument or debate.
Antonyms for unanswered
adjective unanswered
- answered — Simple past tense and past participle of answer.
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