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an·swer
 answer
- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a reply.
I want an answer to my question.- synonyms:
- reply, response
- similar words:
- acknowledgment
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| definition 2: |
an action in response.
His answer was to walk out the door.- synonyms:
- reply
- similar words:
- acknowledgment, reaction
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| definition 3: |
the solution to a problem.
Cats were often the answer to the problem of a mouse in the house.The answer for these dirty old walls is a new coat of paint.- synonyms:
- solution
- similar words:
- explanation, interpretation
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
answered, answering, answers |
| definition 1: |
to reply in words or with an action.
Tina answered, but no one heard her.- synonyms:
- respond
- similar words:
- counter, react, reply
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| definition 2: |
to be responsible to (someone).
You're not my boss; I don't have to answer to you.- similar words:
- obey
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| definition 3: |
to fit; agree with or match (usually followed by "to").
He answers to that description. |
| definition 4: |
to respond or reply to.
Why won't someone answer me?- similar words:
- acknowledge
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| related words: |
fulfill, solve |
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