Meaning of the word answer in English

What does answer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

answer

US /ˈæn.sɚ/

UK /ˈɑːn.sər/

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

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

reply response solution resolution result

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.

Synonym:

reply respond solve resolve