answer

[ˈænsər]

Definition:
1. Reply or respond to.
2. Something that you say, write or do to react to a question or situation.
3. Respond to a signal.

Use 'answer' in a sentence:

1. Answer me this: how did they know we were here?
2. The answer is really quite simple.
3. I hope to get around to answering your letter next week.
4. I rang the doorbell. Ding-dong! No answer.
5. He blurted out the answer without thinking.
6. Does this answer your requirements?
7. Read the text carefully and then answer the questions.
8. No one is answering the phone ─ I can't understand it.
9. We can't answer any questions, I'm afraid.
10. We will explore every avenue until we find an answer.
11. Do you know the answer to question 12?
12. Answer questions 8 to 12 inclusive.
13. Not receiving an answer, she whirled around.
14. She of all people should know the answer to that.
15. The answer was an unequivocal 'no'.
16. His only answer was a grunt.
17. Nine times out of ten she gives the right answer.
18. She guessed the answer straight away.
19. You're coming and I won't take no for an answer!
20. The answer was staring us in the face.
21. I will attempt to answer all your questions.
22. She had no answer to the accusations.
23. I give up ─ tell me the answer.
24. It's too soon to give a definite answer.
25. Any high school student could tell you the answer.
26. She gulped nervously before trying to answer.
27. Did you get the answer right?
28. I am now ready to answer your questions.
29. The answer is no, period!
30. There is no easy answer.
31. He couldn't answer the question.
32. I called several times, but only got the answering machine.
33. I never got a satisfactory answer.
34. Come on, answer me! Where were you?
35. I can't easily give an answer to your question.
36. Time how long it takes you to answer the questions.
37. Time's up ─ have you worked out the answer yet?
38. I give up—tell me the answer.
39. I'm going to have to push you for an answer.
40. He avoided giving a direct answer.
41. Put your hand up if you know the answer.
42. Only one of the answers is correct.
43. Each correct answer will score two points.
44. Neither answer is correct.
45. She rolled her eyes by way of an answer and left.
46. Your answer is exactly right.
47. Her answer amounted to a complete refusal.
48. The obvious answer would be to cancel the party.
49. Her answer was greeted with cries of outrage.
50. His answer rather disconcerted her.
51. Please answer questions in the space provided.
52. The report was not expected to provide any answers.
53. I'll give you ten minutes to prepare your answer.
54. He left off playing the piano to answer the door.
55. The wording of questions can influence how people answer.
56. Users advance through the program by answering a series of questions.
57. He didn't give an adequate answer to the question.