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Definition answer in British English

answer noun

noun
/ˈɑːnsə(r)/
1

a spoken reply to a question

Example

It was a tough question, but Ginny had her answer ready.

Example

The answer to your question is yes.

Example

I'll give you a definite answer tomorrow.

Example

In answer to your question, no he is not married.

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answer reply response
1.1

a written reply to something such as a letter or an advertisement

Example

I wrote to her in May but I never got an answer.

2

a situation in which someone comes to the door when you call at their house or picks up the phone when you ring them

Example

I tried calling her again, but there was still no answer.

Example

Ring the doorbell and if you get no answer, knock on the window.

Synonyms and related words
reaction response reply
Example

Write your answers in the space provided.

Example

I'm sorry, but 'Paris' is the wrong answer.

Example

You got all the answers right.

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answer reply response
3.1

the correct reply to a question in a test or competition

Example

All answers are printed in the back of the book.

Example

Do you know the answer to question 10?

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answer reply response
4

a way of solving or dealing with a problem

Example

If you can't afford a decorator, the obvious answer is to do it yourself.

Example

There are no easy answers to this crisis.

Synonyms and related words
solution compromise remedy
5

to be very sure that you know everything about a situation, especially when you do not

Definition answer in British English