noun

The noun meaning of "answer" in English is "a reply or response to a question or statement; a solution to a problem; a correct response in a test or quiz."

 

verb

To respond to a question or request.

To react or respond to something.

To solve or deal with a problem or challenge.

To fulfill or satisfy a need or requirement.

To elicit a response or reaction.

Example

noun

1. The answer to the math problem was incorrect.
2. I'm still waiting for an answer to my job application.
3. She refused to give a straight answer to the reporter's questions.

 

verb

1. She answered the phone when it rang.
2. The medicine didn't seem to be working, and her body didn't answer to it.
3. We need to answer the problem of rising crime rates in our city.