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   An·swer

   /ˈansər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a thing said, written, or done to deal with or as a reaction to a question, statement, or situation: "he knocked and entered without waiting for an answer" Similar replyresponserejoinderreturnreactionacknowledgmentretortriposteinformal:comebackclapbackOpposite questionquery
   • ▪ a thing written or said in reaction to a question in a test or quiz: "write your answers on a postcard"
   • ▪ the correct solution to a question in a test or quiz: "the answer is 280°" Similar solutionexplanationresolutionkey
   • ▪ a solution to a problem or dilemma: "the answer to poverty and unemployment is a properly funded range of services" Similar solutionremedyway of solving the problemway outinformal:quick fix
   • ▪ a thing or person that imitates or fulfills the same role as something or someone else: "the press called her Britain's answer to Marilyn Monroe"
   • ▪ the defendant's reply to the plaintiff's charges.

   verb

   • 1. say or write something to deal with or as a reaction to someone or something: "“Of course I can,” she answered" Similar replyrespondspeak/say in responsemake a rejoinderrejoinretortcome backfling backhurl backacknowledgewrite backinformal:get back torare:riposte
   • ▪ provide the required responses to (a test or quiz): "answer the questions below for a chance to win a vacation"
   • 2. act in reaction to (a sound such as a phone ringing or a knock or ring on a door): "David answered the door"
   • 3. defend oneself against (a charge, accusation, or criticism): "he said he would return to Spain to answer all charges" Similar rebutrefutedefend oneself against
   • 4. be suitable for fulfilling (a need); satisfy: "entrepreneurship is necessary to answer the needs of national and international markets" Similar satisfymeetfulfillfillservesuitmeasure up tomatch up tofit/fill the bill

   Word Origin Old Englishandswaru (noun), andswarian (verb), of Germanic origin; from a base shared by swear.

   Derivatives

   • 1. answerer noun
   • 2. answerless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionanswer noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   to refuse to accept that somebody does not want something, will not do something, etc. You're coming and I won't take no for an answer! Definition of answer noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › answer_2answer verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of answer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › answerANSWER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   B1. a solution to a problem: It's a difficult situation and I don't know what the answer is. There's no easy answer to the problem. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Idiom. someone's answer to someone/something. answer. verb.

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   verb (used with object) to speak or write in response to; reply to: to answer a person; to answer a question. to act or move in response to: Answer the doorbell. We answered their goal with two quick goals of our own. to solve or present a solution of. to serve or fulfill: This will answer the purpose.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › answerANSWER definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   2 days ago · answer, rejoinder, reply, response, retort all mean words used to meet a question, remark, charge, etc. An answer is a return remark: an answer giving the desired information. A rejoinder is a quick, usually clever answer or remark made in reply to another’s comment, not to a question.

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   definition 2: an action in response. She rudely demanded that he give her her sandals, and his answer was to throw them at her. synonyms: comeback, reply, return. similar words: acknowledgment, reaction, rejoinder, response, retort, riposte. definition 3: the solution to a problem.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › answeringANSWERING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ANSWERING meaning: 1. present participle of answer 2. to say, write, or do something as a reaction to a question…. Learn more.