answer (EN)

noun, verb

noun “answer”

1. something said or done in return to a statement or question
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   When asked if he had finished his homework, his answer was a simple "yes."
2. a way to solve a problem
   The answer to the math problem was surprisingly easy once she focused.

verb “answer”

1. to reply or respond to someone or something
   When the teacher called her name, Sarah quickly answered, "Here!"
2. to respond to someone calling at a door, telephone, or similar device
   When the phone rang, he quickly answered it.
3. to be responsible for something or to make up for something
   After breaking the window, the boy had to answer to his parents for his actions.
4. to defend oneself against a charge or accusation
   She answered the allegations with strong evidence in her defense.
5. to meet a particular need
   This new software answers our demand for faster data processing.