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answer

verb
/ˈænsər/

Meaning

to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
a response to a question; to respond to a question or situation

Example Sentences

She will answer the phone when it rings.

She answered the phone immediately.

Example Expressions

have no answer

Synonyms

reply, respond, react, solve, response, solution, explanation, comeback
Entry 1
reply, respond, react, solve
Entry 2
reply, response, solution, explanation, comeback

Antonyms

question, ask, ignore, inquire, silence, ignorance
Entry 1
question, ask, ignore, inquire
Entry 2
question, silence, ignorance

Collocations

answer questions, answer calls, correctly answer, promptly answer, refuse to answer, give an answer, correct answer, final answer, answer quickly
Entry 1
answer questions, answer calls, correctly answer, promptly answer, refuse to answer
Entry 2
give an answer, correct answer, final answer, answer quickly

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