Answer

Quick meaning: Answer is a noun meaning A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.

Meaning

A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.

More Meanings

1. A solution to a problem.
2. (after a possessive, with to) Someone or something that fills a similar role or position.
3. (law) A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.
4. (ambitransitive) To make a reply or response to.
5. (transitive) To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.
6. (ambitransitive) To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment.
7. (ambitransitive) To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.

Example Sentences

He answered the question.

There is no simple answer to corruption.

She answers him as if she knew his mind:

Violence is not the answer to disagreements.

Word Forms

• answers
• answeare
• answering
• answered

Synonyms for answer

Depending on context, synonyms include resolve, resolution, solution, result, respond, reply.

Antonyms for answer

Common opposites include inquiry, enquiry, question, query.

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Related dictionary entries include response, respond, reply, resolve, result, resolution.

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