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    answer
    /ˈɑːnsə/

    noun

    • 1. a thing that is said, written, or done as a reaction to a question, statement, or situation: "he knocked and entered without waiting for an answer" Similar replyresponserejoinderreturnOpposite questionquery
    • 2. 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 out

    verb

    • 1. say or write something as a reaction to someone or something: "‘Of course I can,’ she answered" Similar replyrespondspeak/say in responsemake a rejoinder
    • 2. act in reaction to (a sound such as a phone ringing or a knock or ring on a door): "Digby answered the door"

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

  3. answer, response, reply, rejoinder, retort mean something spoken, written, or done in return. answer implies the satisfying of a question, demand, call, or need. response may imply a quick or spontaneous reaction to a person or thing that serves as a stimulus.

  4. Answer definition: a spoken or written reply or response to a question, request, letter, etc.. See examples of ANSWER used in a sentence.

  5. An answer is a response to a question, problem, or need. If you don’t get enough sleep, quitting your late-night TV habit might be the answer. Answer, which can be a noun or a verb, comes from the Old English for swear, and the word originally meant an official, sworn response to a legal charge.

  6. noun. OPAL S. /ˈɑːnsə (r)/ /ˈænsər/ Idioms. something that you say, write or do to react to a question or situation. I rang the bell, but there was no answer. Can't you give me a definitive answer? The short answer is no. The simple answer is that we don't know. a question and answer session.

  7. 1. a. A spoken or written reply, as to a question. b. A correct reply. 2. a. A solution, as to a problem. b. A correct solution. 3. An act in response or retaliation: Our only possible answer was to sue. 4. Something markedly similar to another of the same class: cable TV's answer to the commercial networks' sportscasts. 5.

  8. An answer is something that you say when you answer someone. Without waiting for an answer, he turned and went in through the door. I don't quite know what to say in answer to your question.

  9. to speak or write back to someone who has asked you a question or spoken to you: I asked when she was leaving but she didn't answer. You still haven't answered my question. I must answer his letter. Fewer examples. Let me answer that question directly. He was under no obligation to answer any questions.

  10. answer meaning, definition, what is answer: something you say when you reply to a qu...: Learn more.

  11. noun. answers. A spoken or written reply, as to a question. American Heritage. Something said or written in return to a question, argument, letter, etc. Webster's New World. A correct reply. American Heritage. Any act in response or retaliation. His answer was a well-aimed blow. Webster's New World. A solution, as to a problem. American Heritage.