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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a reply, or the information that is sought after.
I asked her twice if she was coming with us, but she gave me no answer.I found the answer to my question in the encyclopedia.- synonyms:
- replication, reply, response, return
- similar words:
- acknowledgment, comeback, rejoinder, retort, riposte
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definition 2: |
an action in response.
She rudely demanded that he give her her sandals, and his answer was to throw them at her.- synonyms:
- comeback, reply, return
- similar words:
- acknowledgment, reaction, rejoinder, response, retort, riposte
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definition 3: |
the solution to a problem.
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: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
answers, answering, answered |
definition 1: |
to reply in words or respond in action.
She understood the question, but she was too timid to answer.I knocked on the door, but no one answered.- synonyms:
- rejoin, respond, return
- similar words:
- counter, react, reply, retort, riposte
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definition 2: |
to be responsible to someone (usu. fol. by "to").
Everyone who works here answers to the director.You're not my boss; I don't have to answer to you.- similar words:
- obey
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definition 3: |
to endure punishment or hardship as a result of one's deeds (usu. fol. by "for").
She will answer for her lies someday.- synonyms:
- suffer
- similar words:
- atone, pay
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definition 4: |
to fit or conform (usu. fol. by "to").
The suspect answers to that description.- synonyms:
- fit, satisfy
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related words: |
recite |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition 1: |
to respond or reply to.
The judge told the witness to answer the question.I asked a simple question, but no one would answer me.Did he ever answer your letter?- synonyms:
- respond
- similar words:
- acknowledge, reply, retort
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definition 2: |
to fit or conform to; fulfill.
It's not a great car, but it answers my needs.- synonyms:
- fulfill, satisfy, suffice, suit
- similar words:
- serve
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related words: |
fill, fulfill, solve |
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