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/ˈæn.sɚ/ noun A1- A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question. · Her answer to his proposal was a slap in the face.
- A solution to a problem. · There is no simple answer to corruption.· Violence is not the answer to disagreements.
- Someone or something that fills a similar role or position.
- A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.
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“Death” immediately appeared in answer to his summons and asked for what reason he had called him.
“Those evil-disposed Dogs have much to answer for.
Who among the persons here assembled answers to the name of Edmond Dantès?”
“I do not know,” said the Head; “but that is my answer, and until the Wicked Witch dies you will not see your uncle and aunt again.
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