answer

noun
UK: /ˈɑːnsə/
US: /ˈænsər/

  1. A spoken or written reply to a question.

    1. I need an answer now, please don't delay your answer. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her answer to the complex question demonstrated a deep understanding of the subject. [ ] [ ]

  2. A solution to a problem or a correct result.

    1. What's the answer to this riddle, I really want answer? [ ] [ ]
    2. The team finally found the answer to the persistent technical issue after weeks of research. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something that resembles or acts as a solution or reply.

    1. Music was her answer to life's worries, every answer she wanted. [ ] [ ]
    2. Increased funding for education could be the answer to the societal problems we face. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

solution response reply key resolve acknowledge explain retort
answer verb

  1. To say, write, or do something as a reply or response.

    1. Please answer the phone, you should answer now. [ ] [ ]
    2. He didn't answer my email promptly, which was unusual for him. [ ] [ ]

  2. To provide a solution to a problem.

    1. Can you answer this question, answer fast I will be very glad. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new software aims to answer the need for efficient data management in the company. [ ] [ ]

  3. To be accountable or responsible for something.

    1. You must answer for your actions, you need to answer now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company will have to answer to shareholders for the declining profits this quarter. [ ] [ ]
answer intransitive-verb

  1. To correspond to something; to be in conformity or agreement.

    1. The color answer the picture, it's a nice answer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The actions of the government did not answer the promises made during the election campaign. [ ] [ ]
answer transitive-verb

  1. To reply someone, or say or write something as a reaction

    1. Answer the question, give answer to me. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wanted to answer that message, but needed some time to think it over. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be or provide a solution to something.

    1. We have to answer needs for our country, answer is really important. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new medicine aims to answer a growing need for more effective treatment options. [ ] [ ]

  3. To be responsible for something.

    1. You will answer to the police, answer for your bad deeds. [ ] [ ]
    2. I have to answer the manager for his question during last meeting for feedback. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "answer" in English means: A spoken or written reply to a question., A solution to a problem or a correct result., Something that resembles or acts as a solution or reply..

The phonetic transcription of "answer" is /ˈɑːnsə/ in British English and /ˈænsər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "answer": solution, response, reply, key, resolve, acknowledge, explain, retort.

Example usage of "answer": "I need an answer now, please don't delay your answer.". More examples on the page.