answer

Definition

n. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
n. the speech act of replying to a question
n. the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims
n. a nonverbal reaction

n.
The teacher praised me for giving the correct answer to the difficult question.
vt.
She decided to answer the email promptly to show her professionalism.
vi.
If you call me, I will answer as soon as I can.
n.
I found the solution to my problem in the answer group online.