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US /ˈæn.sɚ/

UK /ˈæn.sɚ/

1.

a thing said, written, or done to react to a question, statement, or situation

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She gave a quick answer to the question.

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I'm still waiting for an answer from the company.

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reply response solution resolution result

1.

to say, write, or do something as a reaction to a question, statement, or situation

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Please answer the phone.

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I couldn't answer his difficult question.

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reply respond solve resolve

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answer for answer to answering machine answer back answer to the name