Synonyms of answers

answers 1 of 2

noun

plural of answer

1

as in responses

something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question

the standard answer of "Fine, thank you" when asked, "How are you?"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responses
• replies
• reactions
• returns
• rejoinders
• retorts
• comments
• remarks
• observations
• comebacks
• feedback
• explanations
• replications
• communications
• banters
• back talks
• justifications
• rebuttals
• repartees
• refutations
• non sequiturs
• persiflages
• acknowledgments
• correspondences
• pleas
• defenses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questions
• inquiries
• queries
• challenges
• interrogatories
• charges
• interrogations
• surveys
• questionnaires
• quizzes
• polls
• cross-examinations

2

as in results

something attained by mental effort and especially by computation

the answers to the odd-numbered problems are at the back of the book

Synonyms & Similar Words

• results
• solutions
• explanations
• findings
• determinations
• clues
• conclusions
• keys

3

as in reactions

action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior

a cold stare was her withering answer to that gratuitous insult

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responses
• reactions
• replies
• takes
• reflexes
• rebounds
• kickbacks
• backlashes
• recoils
• counterresponses
• counterreactions
• revulsions
• rises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• actions
• effects
• behaviors
• causes

answers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of answer

1

as in replies

to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction

didn't answer right away when the detective asked him where he'd been for the last three hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• replies
• responds
• retorts
• reacts
• comments
• returns
• ripostes
• comes back
• explains
• remarks
• rejoins
• acknowledges
• corresponds
• counters
• communicates
• refutes
• fields
• defends
• denies
• rebuts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asks
• questions
• inquires
• challenges
• examines
• pumps
• quizzes
• interrogates
• queries
• surveys
• polls
• grills
• cross-examines

2

as in corresponds

to be in agreement on every point

sorry, I haven't seen anyone answering to that description

Synonyms & Similar Words

• corresponds
• coincides
• agrees
• sorts
• consists
• conforms
• fits
• checks
• squares
• goes
• rhymes
• accords
• tallies
• dovetails
• jibes
• chords
• comports
• matches
• harmonizes
• parallels
• coheres
• falls in with
• aligns
• equals
• registers
• lines up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• differs (from)
• disagrees (with)
• contradicts
• disputes
• conflicts
• nullifies
• negates
• gainsays
• jars
• clashes

3

as in fulfills

to do what is required by the terms of

I don't have a box cutter as such, but will this knife answer the purpose?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fulfills
• satisfies
• keeps
• completes
• meets
• fills
• complies (with)
• makes good
• concludes
• redeems
• abides by
• finalizes
• finishes
• brings about
• accomplishes
• achieves
• effects
• executes
• carries out
• perfects
• makes
• performs
• brings off
• consummates
• commits
• follows through (with)
• discharges
• compasses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• breaks
• violates
• breaches
• ignores
• transgresses
• defaults (on)
• forgets
• passes over
• disregards
• neglects
• overlooks
• slights
• overpasses

4

as in solves

to find an answer for through reasoning

try to answer this riddle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• solves
• unravels
• resolves
• works out
• works
• figures out
• deciphers
• riddles (out)
• concludes
• cracks
• puzzles (out)
• reasons
• decides
• guesses
• judges
• unriddles
• deduces
• breaks
• gathers
• conjectures
• dopes (out)
• infers
• presumes
• assumes
• clears (up)
• speculates
• irons out
• divines
• straightens (out)
• unscrambles
• decodes
• unties
• untangles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of answers

Noun

Owner Mark Davis has failed for years to find answers, and this time around, Tom Brady appears to be taking control of the rebuild. —J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026

Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers. —Esme Murphy, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026

Mona and Sadir are now demanding answers from both the trampoline park and officials. —Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

September 23 – October 22 Libra, grace emerges through honest answers. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026

Libra September 23 – October 22 Libra, grace emerges through honest answers. —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026

The affable star guard delivered another of his patently honest answers. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025

With Mendoza’s stock climbing and the Jets still searching for answers at quarterback, speculation is already swirling about what this move could mean. —Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025

While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers. —Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025

Verb

Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown. —Staff Author, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026

The assistant answers questions related to machine operation, maintenance, parts, and troubleshooting. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026

There, the third member of the trio auditions food manufacturers’ products and answers viewer questions about what’s coming. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026

Families voice frustration, demand answers The ruling sparked emotional reactions from victims' family members who were in the courtroom. —Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026

Jason Munz answers that and other reader questions here. —Corinne S Kennedy, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department answers those calls in both the city and the county. —Ryan Oehrli january 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026

In the video, the man identified in the complaint as Counsell complies with deputies following the crash and answers questions slowly. —David Clarey, jsonline.com, 6 Jan. 2026

Today, the coach answers questions after SDSU’s win against Wyoming and heading into Saturday’s game at Hawaii. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025