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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211. He was too lazy to bestir himself even to answer the telephone.
212. 'Why won't you answer me?' he asked in an exasperated voice.
213. Foldaway furniture is the answer where space is at a premium.
214. He was too distressed and confused to answer their questions.
215. It was hectic at work today; I had so many phone calls and queries to answer that I didn't know whether I was on my head or my.
216. The housekeeper moved smartly to the Vicar's desk to answer the call.
217. It's wrong to accuse him when he's not here and can't answer you back.
218. He didn't even have the courtesy to answer my letter.
219. I'll chew your proposal over for a few days and then let you have my answer.
220. In answer to speculation that she wouldn't finish the race, she boldly declared her intention of winning it.
221. You are to answer to Brian, to take your orders from him.
222. The National Heritage Committee has conducted a public inquiry to find the answer.
223. The publication comes as the answer to an acute demand.
224. I thought my answer was correct, but it was erroneous.
225. I tend to have a different answer, depending on the family.
226. The teacher unified the answer of her pupil with hers.
227. In ideological work,[www.Sentencedict.com] we must learn to open different locks with different keys because a method that answers with one person may not answer ...
228. They switched from set speeches to a question - and - answer format.
229. If you don't receive an answer quickly, give them a prod.
230. Privatisation and gimmickry are not the answer to improving Britain's rail service.
231. It was a question that Roy not unnaturally found impossible to answer.
232. She had rung off before he could press her for an answer.
233. Students are advised to answer all questions as fully as possible.
234. If you drive this car without a licence,you'll have to answer for the consequences!
235. Answer these questions, using the words in parentheses. Put the apostrophe in the right place.
236. We provide specially designed shopping trolleys to answer the needs of parents with young children.
237. Factual and forensic evidence makes a suicide verdict the most compelling answer to the mystery of his death.
238. The minister is returning to Paris to answer the allegations personally.
239. That statement seemed designed to answer criticism of allied bombing missions.
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