Synonym: reply, respond. Antonym: ask, inquire, inquiry, question. Similar words: answer for, sweep, swell, sweat, swear, as well, fewer, sweater. Meaning: ['ɑːnsə] 
n. 1. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation 2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem 3. the speech act of replying to a question 4. the principle pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); 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 5. a nonverbal reaction. v. 1. reply or respond to 2. give the correct answer or solution to 3. respond to a signal 4. understand the meaning of 5. give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument) 6. be liable or accountable 7. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity 8. match or correspond 9. be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of 10. react to a stimulus or command.
n. 1. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation 2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem 3. the speech act of replying to a question 4. the principle pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); 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 5. a nonverbal reaction. v. 1. reply or respond to 2. give the correct answer or solution to 3. respond to a signal 4. understand the meaning of 5. give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument) 6. be liable or accountable 7. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity 8. match or correspond 9. be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of 10. react to a stimulus or command. 
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61. His only answer was a grunt.
62. Our assistants will be happy to answer your queries.
63. The politician gave an equivocal answer.
64. Begin at question 1 and answer all the questions.
65. Her answer showed the most incredible stupidity.
66. Mary laughed in answer to the teacher's question.
67. Your answer has no relation to the question.
68. I'm not satisfied with his answer.
69. There is no simple answer to this question.
70. He looked uneasy and refused to answer questions.
71. Each answer is worth 20 points.
72. You are under no obligation to answer our questions.
73. Will the honorable member answer the question?
74. The problem and the answer are very simple.
75. The answer is really quite simple.
76. I interpret his answer as a refusal.
77. Cross didn't answer; his facial expression didn't change.
78. I rang the bell[sentencedict .com], but there was no answer.
79. He refused to answer the doorbell.
80. His answer didn't satisfy me.
81. I went downstairs to answer the phone.
82. Have you had an answer to your letter?
83. Channel 4 is independent television's answer to BBC2.
84. It's too soon to give a definite answer.
85. Will you take the trouble to answer this question?
86. Your answer is to the point.
87. She was right in her answer.
88. I asked you a question and you didn't answer.
89. It doesn't answer my question.
90. When they scolded him, he would answer back.
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