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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-ser, ahn-]
- /ˈæn sər, ˈɑn-/
- /ˈɑːn.sər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-ser, ahn-]
- /ˈæn sər, ˈɑn-/
Definitions of answers word
- noun answers a spoken or written reply or response to a question, request, letter, etc.: He sent an answer to my letter promptly. 1
- noun answers a correct response to a question asked to test one's knowledge. 1
- noun answers an equivalent or approximation: a singing group that tried to be the French answer to the Beatles. 1
- noun answers an action serving as a reply or response: The answer was a volley of fire. 1
- noun answers a solution to a problem, especially in mathematics. 1
- noun answers a reply to a charge or accusation. 1
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Origin of answers
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English andswerien, Old English andswerian, andswarian derivative of andswaru an answer, equivalent to and- opposite, facing (cf. and, along) + Germanic *swarō, derivative of swear
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Parts of speech for Answers
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
answers popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
answers usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for answers
verb answers
- replies — to make answer in words or writing; answer; respond: to reply to a question.
- echoes — a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves from a wall, mountain, or other obstructing surface.
- tops — pertaining to, situated at, or forming the top; highest; uppermost; upper: the top shelf.
- dos — any of several single-user, command-driven operating systems for personal computers, especially MS DOS.
- cracks — to break without complete separation of parts; become fissured: The plate cracked when I dropped it, but it was still usable.
noun answers
- responses — an answer or reply, as in words or in some action.
- keys — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
- acknowledgments — a section of text containing an author’s statement acknowledging his or her use of the works of other authors and thanking the people who have helped him or her, usually printed at the front of a book
- pleas — an appeal or entreaty: a plea for mercy.
Antonyms for answers
verb answers
noun answers
- inquiries — a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge.
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