an·swer
an·swer/ˈansər/
noun
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"
synonyms: reply, response, rejoinder, return, reaction, acknowledgment, retort, riposte, comeback, clapback
verb
- say or write something to deal with or as a reaction to someone or something."“Of course I can,” she answered"synonyms: reply, respond, speak/say in response, make a rejoinder, rejoin, retort, come back, fling back, hurl back, acknowledge, write back, get back to, riposte
- act in reaction to (a sound such as a phone ringing or a knock or ring on a door)."David answered the door"
- defend oneself against (a charge, accusation, or criticism)."he said he would return to Spain to answer all charges"synonyms: rebut, refute, defend oneself against
- be suitable for fulfilling (a need); satisfy."entrepreneurship is necessary to answer the needs of national and international markets"synonyms: satisfy, meet, fulfill, fill, serve, suit, measure up to, match up to, fit/fill the bill
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What is the full meaning of answer?
: something spoken or written in reply especially to a question. b. : a correct response.
3 days ago
What is the synonym for answer?
Some common synonyms of answer are rejoinder, reply, response, and retort. While all these words mean "something spoken, written, or done in return," answer implies the satisfying of a question, demand, call, or need.
3 days ago
Where does answer come from?
From Middle English answere, andsware, from Old English andswaru (“answer”), from and- (“against”) + -swaru (“affirmation”), (from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ent- (“front, forehead”) and Old English swerian (“to swear”), from Proto-Indo-European *swer-), suggesting an original meaning of "a sworn statement rebutting a ...
What does answer correctly mean?
If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes.
3 days ago · an·swer ˈan(t)-sər. Synonyms of answer. 1. a. : something spoken or written in reply to a question.
Oct 2, 2024 · ANSWER meaning: 1. a reaction to a question, letter, phone call, etc.: 2. a solution to a problem: 3. to say…. Learn more.
noun. a spoken or written reply or response to a question, request, letter, etc.: He sent an answer to my letter promptly. Synonyms: riposte.
3 days ago · verb ; 1. as in to respond. to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction ; 2. as in to correspond. to be in agreement on ...
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 meaning: 1 : something you say or write when someone asks you a question; 2 : a response to a question that is meant to show whether or not you know ...
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 ...
something that you write or say in reply to a question in a test, an exam, an exercise, etc.; the correct reply to a question in a test, etc.
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1. a spoken or written reply or response to a question, request, letter, etc. 2. a correct response to a question.
Answer Definition · A spoken or written reply, as to a question. · Something said or written in return to a question, argument, letter, etc. · A correct reply.
