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to answer back
[phrase form: answer]
01
to respond to a person in authority, such as a parent or teacher, in a manner that is impolite or disrespectful
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Present tense
answer back
3rd person singular
answers back
Past simple
answered back
Past participle
answered back
Examples
The student was reprimanded for answering back to the teacher when asked to do their homework.
02
to respond to a question after some time of thinking or delay
Examples
I need more time to think about your proposal; I 'll answer back tomorrow with my decision.
