This is the 3287th most frequent Russian word.
ответили
"Ответили" means "answered" or "responded" in English.
The word 'ответили' denotes the action performed in the past by 'мы' (we) in completing the responses to questions.
Мы ответили на все вопросы о проекте.
We answered all the questions about the project.
Here, 'ответили' implies a past action performed by 'они' (they) showcasing the manner of the response.
Они ответили слишком быстро, не подумав.
They answered too quickly, not thinking.
The verb 'ответили' indicates an immediate past action that 'мы' (we) completed.