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Answer

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Definitions for Answer

noun
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
Synonyms
reply response
Examples
  1. I waited several days for his answer
  2. he wrote replies to several of his critics
noun
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
Synonyms
solution result resolution solvent
Examples
  1. they were trying to find a peaceful solution
  2. the answers were in the back of the book
  3. he computed the result to four decimal places
noun
the speech act of replying to a question
noun
the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint
Examples
  1. in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere)
  2. in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims
noun
a nonverbal reaction
Examples
  1. his answer to any problem was to get drunk
  2. their answer was to sue me
verb
react verbally
Synonyms
reply respond
Examples
  1. She didn't want to answer
  2. answer the question
  3. We answered that we would accept the invitation
verb
respond to a signal
Examples
  1. answer the door
  2. answer the telephone
verb
give the correct answer or solution to
Examples
  1. answer a question
  2. answer the riddle
verb
understand the meaning of
Synonyms
resolve
Examples
  1. The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered
verb
give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)
Examples
  1. The defendant answered to all the charges of the prosecution
verb
be liable or accountable
Examples
  1. She must answer for her actions
verb
be sufficient
Synonyms
suffice do serve
Examples
  1. be adequate, either in quality or quantity
  2. A few words would answer
  3. This car suits my purpose well
  4. Will $100 do?
  5. A `B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school
  6. Nothing else will serve
verb
match or correspond
Examples
  1. The drawing of the suspect answers to the description the victim gave
verb
be satisfactory for
Examples
  1. meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of
  2. This may answer her needs
verb
react to a stimulus or command
Examples
  1. The steering of my new car answers to the slightest touch

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