Simple meaning
What does Answer mean?
An answer is what you say, write, or do to reply to a question.
Dictionary definition
Something said, written, or done in response to a question.
Example sentences
Answer in a sentence
easy
Mia wrote the answer on the board.
medium
Raise your hand when you know the answer.
hard
A careful answer should explain the reason clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Answer
replyUse for something said or written back.
responseUse for any answer or reaction to something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
questionUse for something someone asks.
silenceUse when no answer is given.
Word family
Answer word family
Base word
answer
noun
answers
More than one answer.
verb
answered
Gave an answer.
verb
answering
Giving an answer now.
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Practice 1
What is an answer?
An answer responds to a question.
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