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- Dictionaryanswer/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 Opposite
- 2. a solution to a problem or dilemma: "the answer to poverty and unemployment is a properly funded range of services" Similar
verb
- 1. say or write something as a reaction to someone or something: "‘Of course I can,’ she answered" Similar
- 2. act in reaction to (a sound such as a phone ringing or a knock or ring on a door): "Digby answered the door"
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A1. a reaction to a question, letter, phone call, etc.: in answer to In answer to your letter of 30 May, I am writing to accept your offer of £3,575 in compensation. The minister promised to give a written answer to the MP's detailed question. We've emailed him asking him if he's free on that date but we haven't had an answer yet.
noun. a spoken or written reply or response to a question, request, letter, etc.: He sent an answer to my letter promptly. Synonyms: riposte. a correct response to a question asked to test one's knowledge. an equivalent or approximation: The band tried to be the French answer to the Beatles. an action serving as a reply or response:
1. a. : something spoken or written in reply to a question. His answer surprised us. b. : a correct response. knows the answer. 2. : a reply to a legal charge or suit : plea. also : defense. 3. : something done in response or reaction. His only answer was to walk out. 4. : a solution of a problem. More money is not the answer. 5.
1. a. A spoken or written reply, as to a question. b. A correct reply. 2. a. A solution, as to a problem. b. A correct solution. 3. An act in response or retaliation: Our only possible answer was to sue. 4. Something markedly similar to another of the same class: cable TV's answer to the commercial networks' sportscasts. 5.
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 comment, not to a question. reply usually refers to a direct or point-by-point response to a suggestion, proposal, question, or the like: a reply to a letter.
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, which can be a noun or a verb, comes from the Old English for swear, and the word originally meant an official, sworn response to a legal charge.
noun. OPAL S. /ˈɑːnsə (r)/ /ˈænsər/ Idioms. something that you say, write or do to react to a question or situation. I rang the bell, but there was no answer. Can't you give me a definitive answer? The short answer is no. The simple answer is that we don't know. a question and answer session.
to speak or write back to someone who has asked you a question or spoken to you: I asked when she was leaving but she didn't answer. You still haven't answered my question. I must answer his letter. Fewer examples. Let me answer that question directly. He was under no obligation to answer any questions.
Definition of answer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. answers. A spoken or written reply, as to a question. American Heritage. Something said or written in return to a question, argument, letter, etc. Webster's New World. A correct reply. American Heritage. Any act in response or retaliation. His answer was a well-aimed blow. Webster's New World. A solution, as to a problem. American Heritage.
