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/ˈænsər/
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/ˈɑːnsə(r)/
noun
A1
a reply to a question or situation
Please give me an answer to my question.
A1
a reply in a test or exercise
Check your answer with the teacher.
A2
a solution to a problem
We need to find the answer to this problem.
R
something similar to another famous thing
This is our answer to the popular brand.
verb
A1
to reply to a question or situation
Can you answer my question?
R
to defend against criticism
He answered the criticism with facts.
R
to be suitable or match something
This product answers our needs perfectly.
translation
a reply to a question or situation; a reply in a test or exercise; a solution to a problem; something similar to another famous thing
to reply to a question or situation; to defend against criticism; to be suitable or match something
Word Forms
3rd Present
answers
Past
answered
Perfect
answered
Progressive
answering
Plural
answers