Answer/ˈænsər/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Question Context Use 'answer' as a noun when referring to what someone says directly after a question. The teacher waited for the student's answer. Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Verbal 'Answer' can also mean a written response or action taken in response to a question. He wrote his answer on the quiz sheet. Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Incomplete Ensure the answer is complete and addresses what was asked. Incomplete answers can cause confusion. Her answer didn't cover all parts of the question.