Answer
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Answer ( noun )
- A thing that is said, written, or done as a reaction to a question, statement, or situation.
- A solution to a problem or dilemma.
- A person who responds to a question.
Origin:
Middle english (in the sense ‘swear a vow to’): from old english andswaru (noun), andswarian (verb), of germanic origin; related to dutch antwoord and german antwort.
Examples:
- I don't know the answer to that question.
- The answer to this equation is 42.
- The answer to the pollution problem is to reduce carbon emissions.
- The student raised his hand to give an answer to the teacher's question.
- She is the answer to all of our problems.
(As a verb)
Answer ( verb )
- Respond to (a question or statement).
- Be responsible or report to someone.
- Solve or provide a solution to.
Origin:
Middle english (in the sense ‘swear a vow to’): from old english andswaru (noun), andswarian (verb), of germanic origin; related to dutch antwoord and german antwort.
Examples:
- I asked him a question, but he didn't answer.
- She answered to the CEO of the company.
- The new software will answer all of our problems.