answers (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːn.sər/
Definition
A statement or action made in response to a question or to a problem or situation.
Examples
The detective searched for clues to find the answer to the mystery.
She gave a quick and confident answer to the interviewer's question.
There are no easy answers to the problem of climate change.
How to Use answers
- answer to (prepositional phrase)
- To be responsible to someone for something. — "The manager is the one who answers to the CEO."
- answer for (prepositional phrase)
- To take responsibility for something bad that has happened. — "He will have to answer for his actions."
- answer back (phrasal verb)
- To reply rudely to someone who is older or in a position of authority. — "Don't you dare answer back to your mother!"
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