answer

answer

noun

Definition of ANSWER

1

something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question <the standard answer of “Fine, thank you” when asked, “How are you?”>

Synonyms comeback, rejoinder, replication, reply, response, retort, return

Related Words back talk, banter, persiflage, repartee; acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), comment, communication, correspondence, feedback, non sequitur, observation, reaction, remark; defense, explanation, justification, plea, rebuttal, refutation

Near Antonyms challenge, charge, cross-examination, grilling, interrogation, interrogatory, quiz; poll, questionnaire, survey

Antonyms inquiry, query, question

2

something attained by mental effort and especially by computation <the answers to the odd-numbered problems are at the back of the book>

Synonyms result, solution

Related Words conclusion, determination, explanation, finding; clue, key

3

action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior <a cold stare was her withering answer to that gratuitous insult>

Synonyms answer, reply, response, take

Related Words backlash, kickback; rebound; recoil, reflex; revulsion, rise; counterreaction, counterresponse

Near Antonyms action, behavior; cause, effect