This is the 1854th most frequent Russian word.
ответила
"Ответила" means "answered" or "responded" in English.
The word 'ответила' here indicates the response given to a question.
Она ответила на вопрос учителя.
She answered the teacher's question.
In this case, 'ответила' is used to denote the act of replying to a written correspondence by Maria.
Мария ответила на письмо своей подруги.
Maria replied to her friend's letter.
The word 'ответила' here reflects a personal response given verbally in a formal situation.