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

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   answer definition: 1. a reaction to a question, letter, phone call, etc.: 2. a solution to a problem: 3. to say…. Learn more.

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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.

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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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   1. a. : something spoken or written in reply to a question. His answer surprised us. b. : a correct response. knows the answer. 2. : a reply to a legal charge or suit : plea. also : defense. 3. : something done in response or reaction. His only answer was to walk out. 4. : a solution of a problem. More money is not the answer. 5.

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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 › us › thesaurusANSWER - 97 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   clarification. We will request clarification as to what constitutes serious threats to health. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of answer. answer. respond. react. get back to. explain. clarify. rejoin. formal. acknowledge. Learn more.