answer

noun

1
a nonverbal reaction
his answer to any problem was to get drunk
their answer was to sue me
2
the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims
3
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
they were trying to find a peaceful solution
the answers were in the back of the book
4
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
I waited several days for his answer
he wrote replies to several of his critics
5
the speech act of replying to a question

1
understand the meaning of
The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered
2
give the correct answer or solution to
answer a question
answer the riddle
3
react to a stimulus or command
The steering of my new car answers to the slightest touch
4
respond to a signal
answer the door
answer the telephone
5
give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)
The defendant answered to all the charges of the prosecution
6
react verbally
She didn't want to answer
answer the question
7
be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of
This may answer her needs

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