noun / verb
answer
A reply to a question or problem, or to give such a reply.
The student gives an answer and explains how she reached it.
Etymology
Old English andswaru already meant a reply. The word continues to name a response, extending naturally from spoken questions to problems that call for a solution.
More examples
- Please answer the question before changing the subject.
- He answered the email as soon as he returned.
- We compare our answers after finishing the puzzle.
Forms
answer · answers · answered · answering