Synonyms for answer

Other words for “answer”, grouped by meaning.

We found 11 synonyms for “answer”. The most common are reply, response, solution, result, resolution.

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

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

noun the speech act of replying to a question

Oppositesquestion

verb react verbally

verb understand the meaning of

Synonymsresolve

verb be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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