Answer Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈænsɝ/

AN-ser

UK

/ˈɑːnsɐ/

AHN-suh

Definition

Something you say or write in reply to a question, or the act of replying.

Usage & Nuances

Used as both a noun and a verb. Common collocations: 'give an answer', 'the right answer', 'answer a question.' 'Reply' is more formal. As a verb, always needs an object ('answer the phone', not 'answer to the phone').

• Spanish: respuesta - contestar (verbo) - responder (verbo)
• Portuguese (BR): resposta - responder (verbo)
• Portuguese (PT): resposta - responder (verbo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 答案 - 回答 (动词)
• Chinese (Traditional): 答案 - 回答 (動詞)
• Hindi: उत्तर - जवाब देना (क्रिया)
• Arabic: إجابة - يجيب (فعل)
• Bengali: উত্তর - জবাব
• Russian: ответ
• Japanese: 答え - 答える
• Vietnamese: câu trả lời - trả lời
• Korean: 대답 - 답변
• Turkish: cevap
• Urdu: جواب
• Indonesian: jawaban - menjawab

Example Sentences

Please write your answer on the paper.

basic

Can you answer this question?

basic

Her answer was correct.

basic

I'll answer your email as soon as I can.

natural

He didn't know the answer, so he just guessed.

natural

Let me know if you find a better answer to this problem.

natural