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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 replyresponserejoinderreturnreactionacknowledgementretortriposteinformal: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
   • 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 outinformal:quick fix
   • 3. a person or thing regarded as the equivalent to a better-known one from another place: "the press called her Britain's answer to Marilyn Monroe"

   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 rejoinderrejoinretortcome backfling backhurl backacknowledgewrite backinformal:get back torare:riposte
   • ▪ provide the required response to (a question in a test or quiz): "answer the questions below for a chance to win a holiday"
   • 2. act in reaction to (a sound such as a phone ringing or a knock or ring on a door): "Digby 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 satisfymeetfulfilfillservesuitmeasure 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.forbes.com › sites › krisholtToday’s NYT ‘Connections’ Hints And Answers For Friday, July 5

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   1 day ago · Happy Friday, gang! The weekend is right around the corner. Heck, it’ll be the second day of an extra-long weekend for folks in the U.S. who opted to take the day off after July 4. That’s the ...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › answer toAnswer to (someone) Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   3 days ago · The meaning of ANSWER TO (SOMEONE) is to be required to explain one's actions to (someone). How to use answer to (someone) in a sentence.

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   Jun 27, 2024 · : to be the same as or match (something) The suspect answers to the description perfectly. Examples of answer to (something) in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web Terminator Zero exclusive first look takes the sci-fi saga to Tokyo Kokoro, voiced by Dawson, is Japan's answer to Skynet and, when brought online, will have the same power.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › answer forAnswer for - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   4 days ago · Dictionary. Vocabulary Lists. Word Finder. answer for. Other forms: answered for; answers for; answering for. Definitions of answer for. verb. furnish a justifying analysis or explanation. synonyms: account. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Answer for."

6. www.rockpapershotgun.com › wordle-connections-hintToday's NYT Connections hint and answers (Sat, Jul 6)

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   21 hours ago · Here's a hint for each of the word groups in today's Connections puzzle, plus a couple more clues to help you find the answer: Yellow (Easiest): These words are components learned about in a science class. Green (Easy): Things to buy when you're expecting. Blue (Medium): Household items that can double up as musical sources.

7. stackoverflow.com › questions › 78686937Shorter way to define contextmanager by decorator?

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   6 days ago · Thanks for contributing an answer to Stack Overflow! Please be sure to answer the question. Provide details and share your research! But avoid … Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience. To learn more, see our tips on writing great ...

8. www.eurogamer.net › connections-answer-today-5Today’s Connections hint and answer on 5th July for 390

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   2 days ago · Connection words for 5th July. Here's the words included in today's Connections puzzle - see if the clues above help you form a connection before we visit today's answer: Yen. Bond. Mad. Power ...