answer
word
/ˈænsɝ/
AN-ser
/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 - জবাবRussian: ответJapanese: 答え - 答えるVietnamese: câu trả lời - trả lờiKorean: 대답 - 답변Turkish: cevapUrdu: جوابIndonesian: jawaban - menjawab
Example Sentences
Her answer was correct.
basic
Can you answer this question?
basic
Please write your answer on the paper.
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