Answer
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈɑːn.sər/
US
/ˈæn.sɚ/
Definition
(n) : A spoken, written, or action-based reply to a question, situation, or problem.
(v) : To say, write, or do something in reply to a question or situation.
(v) : To say, write, or do something in reply to a question or situation.
Example
"(n) : He gave a simple answer."
"(n) : She couldn’t find an answer to the puzzle, so she left it blank."
"(v) : She called your name, but you didn’t answer her."
Explanation
An answer is something you say, write, or do in response to a question, request, or situation. When someone asks you something, the words you give back are called an answer. You can also answer by taking an action, like replying to a phone call or solving a problem. The word can be used to describe the reply itself (noun) or the act of replying (verb). It’s a very common word used in daily conversation, school, work, and many other situations.