answer

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈan.sə/
/ˈæn.sɚ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Her answer to his proposal was a slap in the face.
2 Definition

A solution to a problem.

Example Sentences
  • There is no simple answer to corruption.
3 Definition

A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.

Verb
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make a reply or response to.

Example Sentences
  • He answered the question.
2 Definition

To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.

Example Sentences
  • to answer a charge or accusation
3 Definition

To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment.

Example Sentences
  • Nobody answered when I knocked on the door.
4 Definition

To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.

Example Sentences
  • It answers the need.
5 Definition

To be accountable or responsible; to make amends.

Synonyms
answer for
Example Sentences
  • He has a lot to answer for.
6 Definition

To file a document in response to a complaint.

7 Definition

To correspond to; to be in harmony with; to be in agreement with.

8 Definition

To be opposite, or to act in opposition.

9 Definition

To be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; usually with to.

10 Definition

To respond to satisfactorily; to meet successfully by way of explanation, argument, or justification; to refute.

11 Definition

To be or act in compliance with, in fulfillment or satisfaction of, as an order, obligation, or demand.

Example Sentences
  • He answered my claim upon him.
12 Definition

To render account to or for.

13 Definition

To atone for; to be punished for.

14 Definition

To be or act as an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay.