Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

answer

verb/noun
/ˈæn.sɚ/
Definition
A response to a question or a solution to a problem.
Examples
  • She didn’t have an answer to the difficult question.
  • It’s important to answer emails promptly.
  • Can you answer the phone, please?
Meaning
To provide information or a reply to something asked or to react to a situation.
Synonyms
  • reply
  • response
  • solution
  • reaction