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answer

/ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/

Meanings
noun
A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.

Examples :

"Her answer to his proposal was a slap in the face."
communication language statement essential

Related Words

Illustration contributions

contributions noun

/ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃənz/ /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃənz/

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

""Each student's contributions to the group project helped make it a success." "

Illustration counterpoints

counterpoints noun

/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnts/ /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnts/

The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket; a coverlet.

"After a long day, she pulled the soft counterpoints over herself and fell asleep almost instantly. "

Illustration successfully

successfully adverb

/səkˈsɛsfəli/

In a successful manner; with success; without failing.

"He successfully climbed the mountain."

Illustration fulfillment

fulfillment noun

/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/ /fʊˈfɪlmənt/

The act of fulfilling.

"The fulfillment of her dream was to graduate from university. "

Illustration accommodation

accommodation noun

/ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /ə.ˌkɑm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/

(usually a mass noun) Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to travellers in hotels or on cruise ships, or prisoners, etc.

"The hotel offered comfortable accommodation for the visiting scholars. "

Illustration responsible

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration accountable

accountable adjective

/ə.ˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/

Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.

"Every man is accountable to God for his conduct."

Illustration justification

justification noun

/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

A reason, explanation, or excuse which provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.

"Her lateness required a strong justification, as the meeting had already started. "

Illustration satisfactorily

satisfactorily adverb

/ˌsætɪsˈfæktərəli/ /ˌsætɪsˈfæktərɪli/

In a satisfactory manner, in a manner adequate to requirements.

"The student completed the project satisfactorily, meeting all the teacher's requirements. "

Illustration satisfaction

satisfaction noun

/sætɪsˈfækʃən/

A fulfilment of a need or desire.

"After studying hard for the exam, the student felt a great satisfaction. "

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

Illustration correspondence

correspondence noun

/ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndəns/

Friendly discussion.

"My correspondence with my pen pal was very enjoyable; we discussed our favorite books and hobbies. "