tion:ANSWER nounSave WordTo save this word, you'll need to log in.Log Inan·swer | \ ˈan(t)-sər \Definition of answer (Entry 1 of 2)1a: something spoken or written in reply to a questionHis answer surprised us.b: a correct responseknows the answer2: a reply to a legal charge or suit : PLEAalso : DEFENSE3: something DONE in response or reactionHis only answer was to walk out.4: a solution of a problemMore money is not the answer.5: one that imitates, matches, or corresponds to anotherThe show is TELEVISION's answer to the newsmagazines.answer verbanswered; answering\ ˈan(t)s-riŋ , ˈan(t)-sə- \Definition of answer (Entry 2 of 2)intransitive verb1: to speak or write in replythink carefully before answering2a: to be or make oneself responsible or accountableanswer for a debtb: to make amends : ATONEHe must answer for his crimes.3: to be in conformity or correspondenceShe answered to the description.4: to act in response to an action performed elsewhere or by anotherThe home team scored first but the visitors answered quickly.5: to be adequate : SERVEan old bucket answered for a sinkThe school had to answer for a town hall.transitive verb1a: to speak or write in reply toanswer a questionanswer meb: to say or write by way of replyanswer yes or no2: to reply to in rebuttal, justification, or explanationanswer an accusation3a: to CORRESPOND toanswers the descriptionb: to be adequate or usable for : FULFILLanswer a need4: to act in response toanswered the call to arms5: to offer a solution forespecially : SOLVEanswer a riddle6obsolete : to atone forOther WORDS from answerSynonyms & AntonymsChoose the Right SynonymMore Example SentencesLearn More about answer