ANSWERS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a nonverbal reaction

Example: his answer to any problem was to get drunk; their answer was to sue me

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint

Example: 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

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

Example: they were trying to find a peaceful solution; the answers were in the back of the book; he computed the result to four decimal places

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

Example: I waited several days for his answer; he wrote replies to several of his critics

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

the speech act of replying to a question

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

be satisfactory for

Example: meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of; This may answer her needs

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

match or correspond

Example: The drawing of the suspect answers to the description the victim gave

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

be sufficient

Example: be adequate, either in quality or quantity; A few words would answer; This car suits my purpose well; Will $100 do?; A `B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school; Nothing else will serve

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

be liable or accountable

Example: She must answer for her actions

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Verb

understand the meaning of

Example: The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Verb

give the correct answer or solution to

Example: answer a question; answer the riddle

Meaning 12

Part of speech: Verb

react to a stimulus or command

Example: The steering of my new car answers to the slightest touch

Meaning 13

Part of speech: Verb

respond to a signal

Example: answer the door; answer the telephone

Meaning 14

Part of speech: Verb

give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)

Example: The defendant answered to all the charges of the prosecution

Meaning 15

Part of speech: Verb

react verbally

Example: She didn't want to answer; answer the question; We answered that we would accept the invitation