what is an answer?

A figment of the imagination...

2007-06-14 21:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by Bored 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Pronunciation: 'an(t)-s&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English andswaru (akin to Old Norse andsvar answer); akin to Old English and- against, swerian to swear -- more at ANTE-
1 a : something spoken or written in reply to a question b : a correct response
2 : a reply to a legal charge or suit : PLEA; also : DEFENSE
3 : something done in response or reaction
4 : a solution of a problem
5 : one that imitates, matches, or corresponds to another
synonyms ANSWER, RESPONSE, REPLY, REJOINDER, RETORT mean something spoken, written, or done in return. ANSWER implies the satisfying of a question, demand, call, or need . RESPONSE may imply a quick or spontaneous reaction to a person or thing that serves as a stimulus . REPLY often suggests a thorough response to all issues, points, or questions raised . REJOINDER can be a response to a reply or to an objection . RETORT implies a reaction to an implicit or explicit charge, criticism, or attack which contains a countercharge or counterattack .

verb: Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): anÂ·swered; anÂ·swerÂ·ing /'an(t)s-ri[ng], 'an(t)-s&-/
intransitive verb
1 : to speak or write in reply
2 a : to be or make oneself responsible or accountable b : to make amends : ATONE
3 : to be in conformity or correspondence
4 : to act in response to an action performed elsewhere or by another
5 : to be adequate : SERVE
transitive verb
1 a : to speak or write in reply to b : to say or write by way of reply
2 : to reply to in rebuttal, justification, or explanation
3 a : to correspond to b : to be adequate or usable for : FULFILL
4 obsolete : to atone for
5 : to act in response to
6 : to offer a solution for; especially : SOLVE

2007-06-16 01:03:59 · answer #2 · answered by earthangel_ria 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋

An answer is a thing that eliminates the need for a question.

2007-06-15 04:19:03 · answer #3 · answered by Master Strategist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

An answer is a response to a question. Can you tell me what a question is?

2007-06-15 10:25:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

An answer is first and foremost a guess informed by logic, education, emotions, and experience. It is an attempt to give a knowable center to the mysteries that surround us.

2007-06-15 03:57:59 · answer #5 · answered by God_Lives_Underwater 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

How could you not know that the only answer that has any meaning at all is '42'.

2007-06-15 03:29:05 · answer #6 · answered by khorat k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2 points, best answer 10 points.

2007-06-15 12:17:38 · answer #7 · answered by flower wanda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A balanced response whose outcome is derived by the question asked.

Your sister,
Ginger

2007-06-15 06:22:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

an answer is an explanation to a question.

2007-06-15 03:28:22 · answer #9 · answered by Katie R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is a reply, response or solution to a question.

2007-06-15 03:29:55 · answer #10 · answered by Googsy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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