answer · v
answer (REACT)
A1 to speak or write back to someone who has asked you a question
Dictionary examples:
I answered the cat. It meowed. (0.0)
She answered with a silly song. (0.0)
He answered with a funny dance. (0.0)
You haven't answered my question. (7.7)
I wrote asking whether he'd be coming to the party but he hasn't answered yet. (22.5)
She answered that she wouldn't be able to come before nine o'clock. (40.2)
answer (DOOR/PHONE)
A2 to open the door to someone or pick up the telephone
Dictionary examples:
I answered the door in my pajamas. The mailman looked very surprised! (0.0)
I answered the door, but it was just a pizza for my neighbor. (0.0)
My brother answers the phone in a funny voice every time. (0.0)
Could someone answer the phone? (8.4)
Someone's at the door - would you answer it, please? (40.7)
answer (TEST)
B1 to write or say something as a reply to a question in a test, exercise, competition, etc.
Dictionary examples:
I answered 'banana' for every question on the math test. (0.0)
I answered the cooking test by burning everything in the kitchen. (0.0)
I answered the geography test by pointing to random places on the map. (0.0)
I couldn't answer the last three questions. (8.5)