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Synonyms & Antonyms of answer (Entry 1 of 2)
1something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
the standard answer of "Fine, thank you" when asked, "How are you?"
Synonyms for answer
comeback, rejoinder, replication, reply, response, retort, return
Words Related to answer
back talk, banter, persiflage, repartee
acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), comment, communication, correspondence, feedback, non sequitur, observation, reaction, remark
defense, explanation, justification, plea, rebuttal, refutation
Near Antonyms for answer
challenge, charge, cross-examination, grilling, interrogation, interrogatory, quiz
poll, questionnaire, survey
Antonyms for answer
inquiry, query, question
2something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the answers to the odd-numbered problems are at the back of the book
Synonyms for answer
result, solution
Words Related to answer
conclusion, determination, explanation, finding
clue, key
3action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
a cold stare was her withering answer to that gratuitous insult
Synonyms for answer
reaction, reply, response, take
Words Related to answer
backlash, kickback
rebound
recoil, reflex
revulsion, rise
counterreaction, counterresponse
Near Antonyms for answer
action, behavior
cause, effect
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