Nick stammered out an answer vs Nick failed to answer

Both phrases are correct, but they convey different meanings. 'Nick stammered out an answer' implies that Nick answered, but with difficulty or hesitation, while 'Nick failed to answer' suggests that Nick did not provide a response at all.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 636 views

Nick stammered out an answer

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe someone answering with difficulty or hesitation.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone manages to provide an answer, but does so with stammering or hesitation.

Examples:

Despite his nervousness, Nick stammered out an answer during the interview.
Nick stammered out an answer to the difficult question.
She could see that he was struggling, but he managed to stammer out an answer.
Even though he was caught off guard, Nick stammered out an answer.
Nick stammered out an answer, albeit in a shaky voice.

Alternatives:

Nick hesitantly answered
Nick stuttered through a response
Nick managed to get out a response
Nick stumbled over his words while answering
Nick struggled to articulate his answer

Nick failed to answer

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone did not provide a response.

This phrase is used when someone did not give an answer or response to a question or situation.

Examples:

When asked about the incident, Nick failed to answer.
Despite repeated attempts, Nick failed to answer the question.
Nick failed to answer the teacher's question in class.
The witness failed to answer the prosecutor's questions.
In the silence that followed, it was clear that Nick failed to answer.

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Alternatives:

Nick remained silent
Nick did not respond
Nick stayed quiet
Nick chose not to answer
Nick kept mum

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Nick stammered out an answer vs Nick failed to answer