The term 'GOT BACK (TO)' can be defined as returning to a previous state or situation. This term can be expressed in three different ways: replied (7 letters), answered (8 letters), and responded (9 letters). Replied is an informal way of saying that someone has returned to a previous state or situation, while answered implies that the return was in response to a question or request. Responded is a more formal way of expressing the same idea. All three words are used to describe the act of returning to a previous state or situation.