Definition

A person or thing that provides a response or reply to a question or inquiry.

Example

The answerer provided a detailed explanation to the complex question.

Conversation

I saw that quiz show last night; the answerer was really quick with the responses!

Yeah, I noticed that too. They must have a great memory.

It makes me wonder how they train to be such good answerers.

Maybe they just practice a lot or study the topics beforehand.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Answerer → It is formed from "answer" (from Old English *andswaru*, meaning a response or reply) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An answerer is a person who provides a response or reply.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who gives a 'response' ('answer') — the '-er' just means a person. An answerer is someone who responds.

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