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answer

Definition 1 (noun)

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

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Only I know what his answer would be.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 3
Martha's waiting for your answer, Walter.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 10
- Ask him when he gets here. - I just got my answer.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 10
That's a very straightforward answer.
The Last Time I Saw Paris
Lesson 3
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Definition 2 (noun)

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

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Sometimes I... don't know all the answers.
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 5
The answer might be right here in our hands.
The Wasp Woman
Lesson 4
But you know, I can't help but feel the answer's out here somewhere.
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Lesson 7
Do you have any answers at this time?
Night of the Living Dead
Lesson 6
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Definition 3 (verb)

react verbally

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Answer me.
Scarlet Street
Lesson 8
I never thought you'd attack a dead man with lies he can't answer.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 6
Of course, if you refuse to answer me.
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 9
Answer me!
One-Eyed Jacks
Lesson 5

Definition 4 (verb)

give the correct answer or solution to

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Ever notice how a fellow will keep repeating the question, when he's stalling about answering.
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 3
The nurse answers all the stark questions.
The Last Time I Saw Paris
Lesson 3

Definition 5 (verb)

respond to a signal

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Don't you answer doorbells?
Scarlet Street
Lesson 5