ANSWER

/ˈan.sə/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 10

Definition

  1. noun a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. — synonyms: reply, response
  2. noun a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem. — synonyms: solution, result, resolution, solvent
  3. noun the speech act of replying to a question.
  4. noun the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint.
  5. noun a nonverbal reaction.
  6. verb react verbally. — synonyms: reply, respond
  7. verb respond to a signal.
  8. verb give the correct answer or solution to.
  9. verb understand the meaning of. — synonyms: resolve
  10. verb give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument).
  11. verb be liable or accountable.
  12. verb be sufficient. — synonyms: suffice, do, serve
  13. verb match or correspond.
  14. verb be satisfactory for.
  15. verb react to a stimulus or command.

Examples

  • “Her answer to his proposal was a slap in the face.”
  • “There is no simple answer to corruption.”
  • “He answered the question.”

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