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      »   The noun answer has 5 meanings (first 3 from tagged texts)
  • answer, Reply1.) Answer, reply, response -- (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics")

    2.) Reply, response -- (the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply")

    reply, response -- (a Statement1.) Statement -- (a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day")

    2.) Argument, statement -- (a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true; "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true")

    statement (either Spoken1.) Talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise -- (express in speech; "She talks a lot of nonsense"; "This depressed patient does not verbalize")

    2.) Talk, speak -- (exchange thoughts; talk with; "We often talk business"; "Actions talk louder than words")

    spoken or Written1.) Write, compose, pen, indite -- (produce a literary work; "She composed a poem"; "He wrote four novels")

    2.) Write -- (communicate or express by writing; "Please write to me every week")

    written) that is Made1.) Make, do -- (engage in; "make love, not war"; "make an effort"; "do research"; "do nothing"; "make revolution")

    2.) Make, get -- (give certain properties to something; "get someone mad"; "She made us look silly"; "He made a fool of himself at the meeting"; "Don't make this into a big deal"; "This invention will make you a millionaire"; "Make yourself clear")

    made in Reply1.) Answer, reply, response -- (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics")

    2.) Reply, response -- (the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply")

    reply to a Question1.) Question, inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation -- (an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present")

    2.) Question, head -- (the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets")

    question or Request1.) Request, petition, postulation -- (a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority)

    2.) Request, asking -- (the verbal act of requesting)

    request or Criticism1.) Criticism, unfavorable judgment -- (disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent")

    2.) Criticism, critique -- (a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated")

    criticism or Accusation1.) Accusation, accusal -- (a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt)

    2.) Accusation, charge -- (an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence; "the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving")

    accusation; "I Waited1.) Wait -- (stay in one place and anticipate or expect something; "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets")

    2.) Wait, hold off, hold back -- (wait before acting; "the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment")

    waited several Days1.) Days, years -- (the time during which someone's life continues; "the monarch's last days"; "in his final years")

    1.) Day, twenty-four hours, twenty-four hour period, 24-hour interval, solar day, mean solar day -- (time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis; "two days later they left"; "they put on two performances every day"; "there are 30,000 passengers per day")

    days for his answer"; "he Wrote1.) Write, compose, pen, indite -- (produce a literary work; "She composed a poem"; "He wrote four novels")

    2.) Write -- (communicate or express by writing; "Please write to me every week")

    wrote replies to Several1.) Respective, several, various -- (considered individually; "the respective club members"; "specialists in their several fields"; "the various reports all agreed")

    2.) Several -- (distinct and individual; "three several times")

    several of his critics")
  • solution, answer, Result1.) Consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot -- (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    result, resolution, Solvent1.) Solvent, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent -- (a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    solvent -- (a Statement1.) Statement -- (a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day")

    2.) Argument, statement -- (a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true; "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true")

    statement that Solves1.) Solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work -- (find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem")

    2.) Resolve, solve -- (find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x")

    solves a Problem1.) Problem, job -- (a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog")

    2.) Trouble, problem -- (a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?")

    problem or Explains1.) Explain, explicate -- (make plain and comprehensible; "He explained the laws of physics to his students")

    2.) Explain -- (define; "The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean")

    explains how to Solve1.) Solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work -- (find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem")

    2.) Resolve, solve -- (find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x")

    solve the Problem1.) Problem, job -- (a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog")

    2.) Trouble, problem -- (a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?")

    problem; "they were Trying1.) Try, seek, attempt, essay, assay -- (make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world")

    2.) Test, prove, try, try out, examine, essay -- (put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe")

    trying to Find1.) Discovery, breakthrough, find -- (a productive insight)

    2.) Discovery, find, uncovering -- (the act of discovering something)

    find a Peaceful1.) Peaceful -- (not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep")

    2.) Passive, peaceful -- (peacefully resistant in response to injustice; "passive resistance")

    peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the Back1.) Back, dorsum -- (the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine; "his back was nicely tanned")

    2.) Rear, back -- (the side that goes last or is not normally seen; "he wrote the date on the back of the photograph")

    back of the book"; "he Computed1.) Calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure -- (make a mathematical calculation or computation)

    computed the Result1.) Consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot -- (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    result to Four1.) Four, 4, IV, tetrad, quatern, quaternion, quaternary, quaternity, quartet, quadruplet, foursome, Little Joe -- (the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one)

    1.) Four, 4, iv -- (being one more than three)

    four decimal places")
  • answer -- (the Speech1.) Address, speech -- (the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience; "he listened to an address on minor Roman poets")

    2.) Speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, language, voice communication, oral communication -- ((language) communication by word of mouth; "his speech was garbled"; "he uttered harsh language"; "he recorded the spoken language of the streets")

    speech act of Replying1.) Answer, reply, respond -- (reply or respond to; "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation")

    replying to a question)
  • answer -- (the Principle1.) Principle, rule -- (a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct; "their principles of composition characterized all their works")

    2.) Principle -- (a rule or standard especially of good behavior; "a man of principle"; "he will not violate his principles")

    principle pleading by the Defendant1.) Defendant, suspect -- (a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused)

    defendant in Response1.) Response -- (a result; "this situation developed in response to events in Africa")

    2.) Reaction, response -- (a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent; "a bad reaction to the medicine"; "his responses have slowed with age")

    response to plaintiff's Complaint1.) Ailment, complaint, ill -- (an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining)

    2.) Complaint -- ((formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow)

    complaint; in Criminal1.) Criminal, felon, crook, outlaw, malefactor -- (someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime)

    1.) Condemnable, criminal, deplorable, reprehensible, vicious -- (bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure; "a criminal waste of talent"; "a deplorable act of violence"; "adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife")

    criminal law it Consists1.) Dwell, consist, lie, belong, lie in -- (originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country")

    2.) Consist -- (have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in; "The payment consists in food"; "What does love consist in?")

    consists of the defendant's Plea1.) Supplication, plea -- (a humble request for help from someone in authority)

    2.) Plea -- ((law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer))

    plea of `Guilty1.) Guilty -- (responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act; or marked by guilt; "guilty of murder"; "the guilty person"; "secret guilty deeds"; "a guilty conscience"; "guilty behavior")

    2.) Guilty, hangdog, shamefaced, shamed -- (showing a sense of guilt; "a guilty look"; "the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy"- Eric Linklater)

    guilty' or `not Guilty1.) Guilty -- (responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act; or marked by guilt; "guilty of murder"; "the guilty person"; "secret guilty deeds"; "a guilty conscience"; "guilty behavior")

    2.) Guilty, hangdog, shamefaced, shamed -- (showing a sense of guilt; "a guilty look"; "the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy"- Eric Linklater)

    guilty' (or nolo contendere); in Civil1.) Civil -- (applying to ordinary citizens; "civil law"; "civil authorities")

    2.) Civil, polite -- (not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others; "even if he didn't like them he should have been civil"- W.S. Maugham)

    civil law it Must1.) Must -- (a necessary or essential thing; "seat belts are an absolute must")

    2.) Must -- (grape juice before or during fermentation)

    must contain Denials1.) Denial -- (the act of refusing to comply (as with a request); "it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges")

    2.) Denial, disaffirmation -- (the act of asserting that something alleged is not true)

    denials of all Allegations1.) Allegation -- ((law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law); "an allegation of malpractice")

    2.) Allegation, allegement -- (statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove)

    allegations in the plaintiff's Complaint1.) Ailment, complaint, ill -- (an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining)

    2.) Complaint -- ((formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow)

    complaint that the Defendant1.) Defendant, suspect -- (a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused)

    defendant hopes to Controvert1.) Oppose, controvert, contradict -- (be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion")

    2.) Refute, rebut, controvert -- (prove to be false or incorrect)

    controvert and it can Contain1.) Incorporate, contain, comprise -- (include or contain; have as a component; "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "The record contains many old songs from the 1930's")

    2.) Hold, bear, carry, contain -- (contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water")

    contain affirmative Defenses1.) Defense, defence, defending team -- ((sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense")

    2.) Defense, defence, defensive measure -- (military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program")

    defenses or counterclaims)
  • answer -- (a Nonverbal1.) Gestural, nonverbal -- (being other than verbal communication; "the study of gestural communication"; "art like gesture is a form of nonverbal expression")

    2.) Nonverbal -- (concerned with numbers rather than words; "the numerical part of the test"; "the nonverbal factor")

    nonverbal reaction; "his answer to any Problem1.) Problem, job -- (a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog")

    2.) Trouble, problem -- (a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?")

    problem was to get drunk"; "their answer was to Sue1.) Sue, Eugene Sue -- (French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857))

    1.) Action, sue, litigate, process -- (institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"; "She actioned the company for discrimination")

    sue me")

Overview of verb answer

      »   The verb answer has 10 meanings (first 5 from tagged texts)
  • answer, Reply1.) Answer, reply, response -- (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics")

    2.) Reply, response -- (the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply")

    reply, respond -- (Reply1.) Answer, reply, response -- (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics")

    2.) Reply, response -- (the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply")

    reply or Respond1.) React, respond -- (show a response or a reaction to something)

    2.) Answer, reply, respond -- (reply or respond to; "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation")

    respond to; "She didn't Want1.) Privation, want, deprivation, neediness -- (a state of extreme poverty)

    2.) Lack, deficiency, want -- (the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable; "there is a serious lack of insight into the problem"; "water is the critical deficiency in desert regions"; "for want of a nail the shoe was lost")

    want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We Answered1.) Answer, reply, respond -- (reply or respond to; "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation")

    2.) Answer -- (give the correct answer or solution to; "answer a question"; "answer the riddle")

    answered that we would Accept1.) Accept -- (consider or hold as true; "I cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument")

    2.) Accept, take, have -- (receive willingly something given or offered; "The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter"; "I won't have this dog in my house!"; "Please accept my present")

    accept the invitation")
  • answer -- (Give1.) Give, spring, springiness -- (the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length)

    1.) Give -- (cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense; "She gave him a black eye"; "The draft gave me a cold")

    give the Correct1.) Correct, rectify, right -- (make right or correct; "Correct the mistakes"; "rectify the calculation")

    2.) Right, compensate, redress, correct -- (make reparations or amends for; "right a wrongs done to the victims of the Holocaust")

    correct answer or Solution1.) Solution -- (a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    solution to; "answer a question"; "answer the riddle")
  • answer -- (Respond1.) React, respond -- (show a response or a reaction to something)

    2.) Answer, reply, respond -- (reply or respond to; "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation")

    respond to a Signal1.) Signal, signaling, sign -- (any communication that encodes a message; "signals from the boat suddenly stopped")

    2.) Signal -- (any incitement to action; "he awaited the signal to start"; "the victory was a signal for wild celebration")

    signal; "answer the door"; "answer the telephone")
  • answer, Resolve1.) Resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve, resolution -- (the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work")

    2.) Resolution, declaration, resolve -- (a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote)

    resolve -- (Understand1.) Understand -- (know and comprehend the nature or meaning of; "She did not understand her husband"; "I understand what she means")

    2.) Understand, realize, realise, see -- (perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea")

    understand the Meaning1.) Meaning, significance, signification, import -- (the message that is intended or expressed or signified; "what is the meaning of this sentence"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous")

    2.) Meaning, substance -- (the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?")

    meaning of; "The Question1.) Question, inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation -- (an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present")

    2.) Question, head -- (the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets")

    question concerning the Meaning1.) Meaning, significance, signification, import -- (the message that is intended or expressed or signified; "what is the meaning of this sentence"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous")

    2.) Meaning, substance -- (the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?")

    meaning of Life1.) Life -- (a characteristic state or mode of living; "social life"; "city life"; "real life")

    2.) Life -- (the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living; "he hoped for a new life in Australia"; "he wanted to live his own life without interference from others")

    life cannot be answered")
  • answer -- (Give1.) Give, spring, springiness -- (the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length)

    1.) Give -- (cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense; "She gave him a black eye"; "The draft gave me a cold")

    give a Defence1.) Defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defence -- ((psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires)

    2.) Defense, defence, defending team -- ((sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense")

    defence or Refutation1.) Refutation, defense, defence -- (the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions; "his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"; "in defense he said the other man started it")

    2.) Disproof, falsification, refutation -- (any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something)

    refutation of (a Charge1.) Charge, complaint -- ((criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny")

    2.) Charge -- (the price charged for some article or service; "the admission charge")

    charge) or in (an argument); "The Defendant1.) Defendant, suspect -- (a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused)

    defendant answered to all the Charges1.) Charge, complaint -- ((criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny")

    2.) Charge -- (the price charged for some article or service; "the admission charge")

    charges of the prosecution")
  • answer -- (be Liable1.) Apt, liable -- (at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget")

    2.) Liable -- (subject to legal action; "liable to criminal charges")

    liable or Accountable1.) Accountable -- (liable to account for one's actions; "governments must be accountable to someone beside themselves"; "fully accountable for what they did"; "the court held the parents answerable for their minor child's acts of vandalism"; "he was answerable to no one")

    accountable; "She Must1.) Must -- (a necessary or essential thing; "seat belts are an absolute must")

    2.) Must -- (grape juice before or during fermentation)

    must answer for her actions")
  • suffice, do, answer, Serve1.) Serve, service -- ((sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; "his powerful serves won the game")

    1.) Serve, function -- (serve a purpose, role, or function; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk")

    serve -- (be Sufficient1.) Sufficient -- (of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant; "sufficient food")

    sufficient; be Adequate1.) Adequate -- ((sometimes followed by `to') meeting the requirements especially of a task; "she had adequate training"; "her training was adequate"; "she was adequate to the job")

    2.) Adequate, decent, enough -- (enough to meet a purpose; "an adequate income"; "the food was adequate"; "a decent wage"; "enough food"; "food enough")

    adequate, either in Quality1.) Quality -- (an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare)

    2.) Quality, caliber, calibre -- (a degree or grade of excellence or worth; "the quality of students has risen"; "an executive of low caliber")

    quality or Quantity1.) Measure, quantity, amount -- (how much there is of something that you can quantify)

    2.) Quantity -- (an adequate or large amount; "he had a quantity of ammunition")

    quantity; "A Few1.) Few -- (an indefinite but relatively small number; "they bought a case of beer and drank a few")

    2.) Few -- (a small elite group; "it was designed for the discriminating few")

    few words would answer"; "This Car1.) Car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar -- (a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work")

    2.) Car, railcar, railway car, railroad car -- (a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad; "three cars had jumped the rails")

    car suits my Purpose1.) Purpose, intent, intention, aim, design -- (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs")

    2.) Function, purpose, role, use -- (what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?")

    purpose well"; "Will1.) Volition, will -- (the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith)

    2.) Will -- (a fixed and persistent intent or purpose; "where there's a will there's a way")

    Will $100 do?"; "A 'B1.) Bacillus, B -- (aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil)

    2.) B-complex vitamin, B complex, vitamin B complex, vitamin B, B vitamin, B -- (originally thought to be a single vitamin but now separated into several B vitamins)

    B' grade doesn't Suffice1.) Suffice, do, answer, serve -- (be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve")

    suffice to get me into Medical1.) Checkup, medical checkup, medical examination, medical exam, medical, health check -- (a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person)

    1.) Medical -- (relating to the study or practice of medicine; "the medical profession"; "a medical student"; "medical school")

    medical school"; "Nothing1.) Nothing, nil, nix, nada, null, aught, cipher, cypher, goose egg, naught, zero, zilch, zip, zippo -- (a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we racked up a pathetic goose egg"; "it was all for naught"; "I didn't hear zilch about it")

    2.) Nothing, nonentity -- (a nonexistent thing)

    Nothing else Will1.) Volition, will -- (the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith)

    2.) Will -- (a fixed and persistent intent or purpose; "where there's a will there's a way")

    will serve")
  • answer -- (Match1.) Match, lucifer, friction match -- (lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries matches to light his pipe"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag")

    2.) Match -- (a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete)

    match or Correspond1.) Match, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree -- (be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun")

    2.) Equate, correspond -- (be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics)

    correspond; "The Drawing1.) Drawing -- (an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book or magazine; "it is shown by the drawing in Fig. 7")

    2.) Drawing -- (a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines; "drawings of abstract forms"; "he did complicated pen-and-ink drawings like medieval miniatures")

    drawing of the Suspect1.) Suspect -- (someone who is under suspicion)

    2.) Defendant, suspect -- (a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused)

    suspect answers to the Description1.) Description, verbal description -- (a statement that represents something in words)

    2.) Description -- (the act of describing something)

    description the Victim1.) Victim -- (an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance)

    2.) Victim, dupe -- (a person who is tricked or swindled)

    victim gave")
  • answer -- (be Satisfactory1.) Satisfactory -- (giving satisfaction; "satisfactory living conditions"; "his grades were satisfactory")

    2.) Satisfactory, acceptable -- (meeting requirements; "the step makes a satisfactory seat")

    satisfactory for; Meet1.) Meet, sports meeting -- (a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held)

    1.) Meet, run into, encounter, run across, come across, see -- (come together; "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!")

    meet the Requirements1.) Requirement, demand -- (required activity; "the requirements of his work affected his health"; "there were many demands on his time")

    2.) Necessity, essential, requirement, requisite, necessary -- (anything indispensable; "food and shelter are necessities of life"; "the essentials of the good life"; "allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions"; "a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained")

    requirements of or Serve1.) Serve, service -- ((sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; "his powerful serves won the game")

    1.) Serve, function -- (serve a purpose, role, or function; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk")

    serve the Purpose1.) Purpose, intent, intention, aim, design -- (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs")

    2.) Function, purpose, role, use -- (what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?")

    purpose of; "This May1.) May -- (the month following April and preceding June)

    2.) Whitethorn, English hawthorn, may, Crataegus laevigata, Crataegus oxycantha -- (thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America)

    may answer her needs")
  • answer -- (React1.) React, respond -- (show a response or a reaction to something)

    2.) React -- (undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions; "The hydrogen and the oxygen react")

    react to a Stimulus1.) Stimulation, stimulus, stimulant, input -- (any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action)

    stimulus or Command1.) Command, bid, bidding, dictation -- (an authoritative direction or instruction to do something)

    2.) Command -- (a military unit or region under the control of a single officer)

    command; "The Steering1.) Guidance, steering -- (the act of guiding or showing the way)

    2.) Steering, guidance, direction -- (the act of setting and holding a course; "a new council was installed under the direction of the king")

    steering of my New1.) New -- (not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered; "a new law"; "new cars"; "a new comet"; "a new friend"; "a new year"; "the New World")

    2.) New -- (other than the former one(s); different; "they now have a new leaders"; "my new car is four years old but has only 15,000 miles on it"; "ready to take a new direction")

    new car answers to the Slightest1.) Flimsy, slight, tenuous, thin -- (having little substance or significance; "a flimsy excuse"; "slight evidence"; "a tenuous argument"; "a thin plot")

    2.) Slight -- (almost no or (with `a') at least some; very little; "there's slight chance that it will work"; "there's a slight chance it will work")

    slightest touch")

Related Terms - "Answers"


5 senses of Answer1.) Answer, reply, response -- (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his Answer1.) Answer, reply, response -- (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his Answer1.) Answer, reply, response -- (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics")

2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

Answer - A statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics""; "he wrote replies to several of his critics")

2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

Answer - A statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics""; "he wrote replies to several of his critics")

2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

Answer - A statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics" Meaning 1 of Answers
answer, reply, response statement
  • Summary1.) Summary, sum-up -- (a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions")

    1.) Drumhead, summary -- (performed speedily and without formality; "a summary execution"; "summary justice")

    Summary, Sum-up1.) Summary, sum-up -- (a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions")

    1.) Sum up, summarize, summarise, resume -- (give a summary (of); "he summed up his results"; "I will now summarize")

    Sum-up - A brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"
  • Pleading1.) Pleading -- ((law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding)

    1.) Plead -- (appeal or request earnestly; "I pleaded with him to stop")

    Pleading - (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
  • Amendment1.) Amendment -- (the act of amending or correcting)

    2.) Amendment -- (a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.))

    Amendment - The act of amending or correcting
  • Thing1.) Thing -- (a special situation; "this Thing1.) Thing -- (a special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing")

    2.) Thing -- (an action; "how could you do such a thing?")

    Thing - A special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing" has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing")

    2.) Thing -- (an action; "how could you do such a thing?")

    Thing - A special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing"
  • Truth1.) Truth -- (a fact that has been verified; "at last he knew the truth"; "the truth is that he didn't want to do it")

    2.) Truth, the true, verity, trueness -- (conformity to reality or actuality; "they debated the truth of the Proposition1.) Proposition -- ((logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false)

    2.) Suggestion, Proposition1.) Proposition -- ((logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false)

    2.) Suggestion, proposition, proffer -- (a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse")

    Proposition - (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false, proffer -- (a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse")

    Proposition - (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false"; "the situation brought home to us the blunt truth of the military threat"; "he was famous for the truth of his portraits"; "he turned to religion in his search for eternal verities")

    Truth, True statement1.) Truth, true statement -- (a true statement; "he told the truth"; "he thought of answering with the truth but he knew they wouldn't believe it")

    True statement - A fact that has been verified; "at last he knew the truth"; "the truth is that he didn't want to do it"
  • Description1.) Description, verbal description -- (a statement that represents something in Word1.) Word -- (a unit of language that native speakers can identify; "words are the blocks from which sentences are made"; "he hardly said ten Word1.) Word -- (a unit of language that native speakers can identify; "words are the blocks from which sentences are made"; "he hardly said ten words all morning")

    2.) Word -- (a brief statement; "he didn't say a word about it")

    Word - A unit of language that native speakers can identify; "words are the blocks from which sentences are made"; "he hardly said ten words all morning"s all morning")

    2.) Word -- (a brief statement; "he didn't say a word about it")

    Word - A unit of language that native speakers can identify; "words are the blocks from which sentences are made"; "he hardly said ten words all morning"s)

    2.) Description -- (the act of describing something)

    Description, Verbal description1.) Description, verbal description -- (a statement that represents something in words)

    Verbal description - A statement that represents something in words
  • Declaration1.) Declaration -- (a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written))

    2.) Declaration -- ((law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction; "his Declaration1.) Declaration -- (a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written))

    2.) Declaration -- ((law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction; "his Declaration1.) Declaration -- (a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written))

    2.) Declaration -- ((law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction; "his Declaration1.) Declaration -- (a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written))

    2.) Declaration -- ((law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction; "his declaration of innocence")

    Declaration - A statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written) of innocence")

    Declaration - A statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written) of innocence")

    Declaration - A statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written) of innocence")

    Declaration - A statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
  • Announcement1.) Announcement, proclamation, annunciation, declaration -- (a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence")

    2.) Announcement, promulgation -- (a public statement about something that is happening or going to happen; "the announcement appeared in the local newspaper"; "the promulgation was written in English")

    Announcement, Proclamation1.) Announcement, proclamation, annunciation, declaration -- (a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence")

    2.) Proclamation, promulgation -- (the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice; "his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature")

    Proclamation, Annunciation1.) Annunciation, Lady Day, Annunciation Day, March 25 -- (a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland)

    2.) Annunciation -- ((Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ)

    Annunciation, Declaration1.) Declaration -- (a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written))

    2.) Declaration -- ((law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction; "his declaration of innocence")

    Declaration - A formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence"
  • Bill of Rights1.) Bill of Rights1.) Bill of Rights -- (a statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution))

    Bill of Rights - A statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution) -- (a statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten Amendment1.) Amendment -- (the act of amending or correcting)

    2.) Amendment -- (a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.))

    Amendment - The act of amending or correctings to the United States Constitution))

    Bill of Rights - A statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution)
  • Formula1.) Formula, expression -- (a group of symbols that make a Mathematical statement1.) Mathematical statement -- (a statement of a mathematical relation)

    Mathematical statement - A statement of a mathematical relation)

    2.) Recipe, Formula1.) Formula, expression -- (a group of symbols that make a Mathematical statement1.) Mathematical statement -- (a statement of a mathematical relation)

    Mathematical statement - A statement of a mathematical relation)

    2.) Recipe, formula -- (directions for making something)

    Formula - A group of symbols that make a mathematical statement -- (directions for making something)

    Formula - A group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
  • Bid1.) Command, Bid1.) Command, bid, bidding, dictation -- (an authoritative direction or instruction to do something)

    2.) Bid, play -- (an attempt to get something; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention")

    Bid, Bidding1.) Command, bid, bidding, dictation -- (an authoritative direction or instruction to do something)

    2.) Bidding, summons -- (a request to be present; "they came at his bidding")

    Bidding - An authoritative direction or instruction to do something, dictation -- (an authoritative direction or instruction to do something)

    2.) Bid, play -- (an attempt to get something; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention")

    Bid, Bidding1.) Command, bid, bidding, dictation -- (an authoritative direction or instruction to do something)

    2.) Bidding, summons -- (a request to be present; "they came at his bidding")

    Bidding - An authoritative direction or instruction to do something
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  • Explanation1.) Explanation, account -- (a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account")

    2.) Explanation -- (thought that makes something comprehensible)

    Explanation, Account1.) Account, business relationship -- (a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services; "he asked to see the executive who handled his account")

    2.) Report, account -- (the act of informing by verbal report; "he heard reports that they were causing trouble"; "by all accounts they were a happy couple")

    Account - A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account"
  • Explicandum1.) Explicandum, explanandum -- ((logic) a statement of something (a fact or thing or expression) to be explained)

    Explicandum, Explanandum1.) Explicandum, explanandum -- ((logic) a statement of something (a fact or thing or expression) to be explained)

    Explanandum - (logic) a statement of something (a fact or thing or expression) to be explained
  • Explanans1.) Explanans -- ((logic) statements that explain the explicandum; the explanatory premises)

    Explanans - (logic) statements that explain the explicandum; the explanatory premises
  • Value statement1.) Value statement -- (a statement of the desirability of something)

    Value statement - A statement of the desirability of something
  • Representation1.) Representation, mental Representation1.) Representation, mental Representation1.) Representation, mental Representation1.) Representation, mental representation, internal representation -- (a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image)

    2.) Representation -- (a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something)

    Representation - A presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image, internal representation -- (a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image)

    2.) Representation -- (a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something)

    Representation - A presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image, internal representation -- (a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image)

    2.) Representation -- (a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something)

    Representation - A presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image, internal representation -- (a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image)

    2.) Representation -- (a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something)

    Representation - A presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
  • Solution1.) Solution -- (a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    Solution, Answer1.) Answer, reply, response -- (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    Answer, Result1.) Consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot -- (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    Result, Resolution1.) Resolution, declaration, resolve -- (a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote)

    2.) Resolving power, resolution -- (the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together)

    Resolution, Solvent1.) Solvent, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent -- (a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    Solvent - A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water"
  • Answer1.) Answer, reply, response -- (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    Answer, Reply1.) Answer, reply, response -- (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics")

    2.) Reply, response -- (the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply")

    Reply, Response1.) Response -- (a result; "this situation developed in response to events in Africa")

    2.) Reaction, response -- (a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent; "a bad reaction to the medicine"; "his responses have slowed with age")

    Response - A statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"
  • Announcement1.) Announcement, proclamation, annunciation, declaration -- (a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence")

    2.) Announcement, promulgation -- (a public statement about something that is happening or going to happen; "the announcement appeared in the local newspaper"; "the promulgation was written in English")

    Announcement, Promulgation1.) Announcement, promulgation -- (a public statement about something that is happening or going to happen; "the announcement appeared in the local newspaper"; "the promulgation was written in English")

    2.) Promulgation -- (the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect)

    Promulgation - A formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence"
  • Prediction1.) Prediction, anticipation, prevision -- (the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future))

    2.) Prediction, foretelling, forecasting, prognostication -- (a statement made about the future)

    Prediction, Foretelling1.) Prediction, foretelling, forecasting, prognostication -- (a statement made about the future)

    2.) Divination, foretelling, soothsaying, fortune telling -- (the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means)

    Foretelling, Forecasting1.) Prediction, foretelling, forecasting, prognostication -- (a statement made about the future)

    1.) Forecast, calculate -- (predict in advance)

    Forecasting, Prognostication1.) Omen, portent, presage, prognostic, prognostication, prodigy -- (a sign of something about to happen; "he looked for an omen before going into battle")

    2.) Prediction, foretelling, forecasting, prognostication -- (a statement made about the future)

    Prognostication - The act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
  • Quotation1.) Citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, mention, Quotation1.) Citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, mention, quotation -- (a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases")

    2.) Quotation, quote, citation -- (a passage or expression that is quoted or cited)

    Quotation - A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases" -- (a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases")

    2.) Quotation, quote, citation -- (a passage or expression that is quoted or cited)

    Quotation - A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
  • Falsehood1.) Falsehood, falsity, untruth -- (a false statement)

    2.) Falsification, falsehood -- (the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting)

    Falsehood, Falsity1.) Falsity, falseness -- (the state of being false or untrue; "argument could not determine its truth or falsity")

    2.) Falsehood, falsity, untruth -- (a false statement)

    Falsity, Untruth1.) Falsehood, falsity, untruth -- (a false statement)

    Untruth - A false statement
  • Understatement1.) Understatement -- (a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said)

    Understatement - A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
  • Reservation1.) Reservation, reserve -- (a district that is reserved for particular purpose)

    2.) Reservation, qualification -- (a statement that limits or restricts some claim; "he recommended her without any reservations")

    Reservation, Qualification1.) Qualification, making -- (an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something; "her qualifications for the job are excellent"; "one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree"; "she has the makings of fine musician")

    2.) Qualification -- (the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea; "his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform")

    Qualification - A district that is reserved for particular purpose
  • Cautious statement1.) Cautious statement -- (a statement made with careful qualifications)

    Cautious statement - A statement made with careful qualifications
  • Comment1.) Remark, comment -- (a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account")

    2.) Comment, commentary -- (a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal")

    Comment, Commentary1.) Comment, commentary -- (a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal")

    Commentary - A statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"
  • Remark1.) Remark, comment -- (a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account")

    2.) Remark -- (explicit notice; "it passed without remark")

    Remark, Comment1.) Remark, comment -- (a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account")

    2.) Comment, commentary -- (a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal")

    Comment - A statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"
  • Rhetorical question1.) Rhetorical question -- (a statement that is formulated as a question but that is not supposed to be answered; "he liked to make his points with Rhetorical question1.) Rhetorical question -- (a statement that is formulated as a question but that is not supposed to be answered; "he liked to make his points with rhetorical questions")

    Rhetorical question - A statement that is formulated as a question but that is not supposed to be answered; "he liked to make his points with rhetorical questions"s")

    Rhetorical question - A statement that is formulated as a question but that is not supposed to be answered; "he liked to make his points with rhetorical questions"
  • Misstatement1.) Misstatement -- (a statement that contains a mistake)

    Misstatement - A statement that contains a mistake
  • Restatement1.) Restatement -- (a revised statement)

    Restatement - A revised statement
  • Agreement1.) Agreement, understanding -- (the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers")

    2.) Agreement, correspondence -- (compatibility of observations; "there was no agreement between theory and measurement"; "the results of two tests were in correspondence")

    Agreement, Understanding1.) Understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy -- (the cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect")

    2.) Agreement, understanding -- (the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers")

    Understanding - The statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers"
  • Condition1.) Condition, status -- (a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations")

    2.) Condition -- (a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing; "the human condition")

    Condition, Term1.) Term -- (a word or expression used for some particular thing; "he learned many medical terms")

    2.) Term -- (a limited period of time; "a prison term"; "he left school before the end of term")

    Term - A state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
  • Estimate1.) Estimate, estimation, approximation, idea -- (an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an Estimate1.) Estimate, estimation, approximation, idea -- (an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take")

    2.) Estimate, estimation -- (a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody; "many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"; "in my estimation the boy is innocent")

    Estimate - An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take" of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take")

    2.) Estimate, estimation -- (a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody; "many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"; "in my estimation the boy is innocent")

    Estimate - An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"
  • Formula1.) Formula, expression -- (a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement)

    2.) Recipe, formula -- (directions for making something)

    Formula, Chemical formula1.) Formula, chemical formula -- (a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements)

    Chemical formula - A group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
  • Assurance1.) Assurance, self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, authority, sureness -- (freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his Assurance1.) Assurance, self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, authority, sureness -- (freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority")

    2.) Assurance, pledge -- (a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something; "an assurance of help when needed"; "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret")

    Assurance - Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority" in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority")

    2.) Assurance, pledge -- (a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something; "an assurance of help when needed"; "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret")

    Assurance - Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority"
  • Recital1.) Narration, Recital1.) Narration, recital, yarn -- (the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events; "his narration was hesitant")

    2.) Recital -- (performance of music or dance especially by soloists)

    Recital - The act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events; "his narration was hesitant", yarn -- (the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events; "his narration was hesitant")

    2.) Recital -- (performance of music or dance especially by soloists)

    Recital - The act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events; "his narration was hesitant"
  • Negation1.) Negation -- (a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement)

    2.) Negation -- (the speech act of negating)

    Negation - A negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement

Meaning 2 of Answers
solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent statement
  • Summary1.) Summary, sum-up -- (a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions")

    1.) Drumhead, summary -- (performed speedily and without formality; "a summary execution"; "summary justice")

    Summary, Sum-up1.) Summary, sum-up -- (a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions")

    1.) Sum up, summarize, summarise, resume -- (give a summary (of); "he summed up his results"; "I will now summarize")

    Sum-up - A brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"
  • Pleading1.) Pleading -- ((law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding)

    1.) Plead -- (appeal or request earnestly; "I pleaded with him to stop")

    Pleading - (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
  • Truth1.) Truth -- (a fact that has been verified; "at last he knew the truth"; "the truth is that he didn't want to do it")

    2.) Truth, the true, verity, trueness -- (conformity to reality or actuality; "they debated the truth of the proposition"; "the situation brought home to us the blunt truth of the military threat"; "he was famous for the truth of his portraits"; "he turned to religion in his search for eternal verities")

    Truth, True statement1.) Truth, true statement -- (a true statement; "he told the truth"; "he thought of answering with the truth but he knew they wouldn't believe it")

    True statement - A fact that has been verified; "at last he knew the truth"; "the truth is that he didn't want to do it"
  • Description1.) Description, verbal description -- (a statement that represents something in words)

    2.) Description -- (the act of describing something)

    Description, Verbal description1.) Description, verbal description -- (a statement that represents something in words)

    Verbal description - A statement that represents something in words
  • Announcement1.) Announcement, proclamation, annunciation, declaration -- (a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence")

    2.) Announcement, promulgation -- (a public statement about something that is happening or going to happen; "the announcement appeared in the local newspaper"; "the promulgation was written in English")

    Announcement, Proclamation1.) Announcement, proclamation, annunciation, declaration -- (a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence")

    2.) Proclamation, promulgation -- (the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice; "his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature")

    Proclamation, Annunciation1.) Annunciation, Lady Day, Annunciation Day, March 25 -- (a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland)

    2.) Annunciation -- ((Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ)

    Annunciation, Declaration1.) Declaration -- (a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written))

    2.) Declaration -- ((law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction; "his declaration of innocence")

    Declaration - A formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence"
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  • Explanation1.) Explanation, account -- (a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account")

    2.) Explanation -- (thought that makes something comprehensible)

    Explanation, Account1.) Account, business relationship -- (a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services; "he asked to see the executive who handled his account")

    2.) Report, account -- (the act of informing by verbal report; "he heard reports that they were causing trouble"; "by all accounts they were a happy couple")

    Account - A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account"
  • Explicandum1.) Explicandum, explanandum -- ((logic) a statement of something (a fact or thing or expression) to be explained)

    Explicandum, Explanandum1.) Explicandum, explanandum -- ((logic) a statement of something (a fact or thing or expression) to be explained)

    Explanandum - (logic) a statement of something (a fact or thing or expression) to be explained
  • Explanans1.) Explanans -- ((logic) statements that explain the explicandum; the explanatory premises)

    Explanans - (logic) statements that explain the explicandum; the explanatory premises
  • Value statement1.) Value statement -- (a statement of the desirability of something)

    Value statement - A statement of the desirability of something
  • Solution1.) Solution -- (a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    Solution, Answer1.) Answer, reply, response -- (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    Answer, Result1.) Consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot -- (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    Result, Resolution1.) Resolution, declaration, resolve -- (a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote)

    2.) Resolving power, resolution -- (the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together)

    Resolution, Solvent1.) Solvent, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent -- (a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    Solvent - A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water"
  • Answer1.) Answer, reply, response -- (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics")

    2.) Solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")

    Answer, Reply1.) Answer, reply, response -- (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics")

    2.) Reply, response -- (the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply")

    Reply, Response1.) Response -- (a result; "this situation developed in response to events in Africa")

    2.) Reaction, response -- (a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent; "a bad reaction to the medicine"; "his responses have slowed with age")

    Response - A statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"
  • Announcement1.) Announcement, proclamation, annunciation, declaration -- (a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence")

    2.) Announcement, promulgation -- (a public statement about something that is happening or going to happen; "the announcement appeared in the local newspaper"; "the promulgation was written in English")

    Announcement, Promulgation1.) Announcement, promulgation -- (a public statement about something that is happening or going to happen; "the announcement appeared in the local newspaper"; "the promulgation was written in English")

    2.) Promulgation -- (the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect)

    Promulgation - A formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence"
  • Prediction1.) Prediction, anticipation, prevision -- (the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future))

    2.) Prediction, foretelling, forecasting, prognostication -- (a statement made about the future)

    Prediction, Foretelling1.) Prediction, foretelling, forecasting, prognostication -- (a statement made about the future)

    2.) Divination, foretelling, soothsaying, fortune telling -- (the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means)

    Foretelling, Forecasting1.) Prediction, foretelling, forecasting, prognostication -- (a statement made about the future)

    1.) Forecast, calculate -- (predict in advance)

    Forecasting, Prognostication1.) Omen, portent, presage, prognostic, prognostication, prodigy -- (a sign of something about to happen; "he looked for an omen before going into battle")

    2.) Prediction, foretelling, forecasting, prognostication -- (a statement made about the future)

    Prognostication - The act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
  • Falsehood1.) Falsehood, falsity, untruth -- (a false statement)

    2.) Falsification, falsehood -- (the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting)

    Falsehood, Falsity1.) Falsity, falseness -- (the state of being false or untrue; "argument could not determine its truth or falsity")

    2.) Falsehood, falsity, untruth -- (a false statement)

    Falsity, Untruth1.) Falsehood, falsity, untruth -- (a false statement)

    Untruth - A false statement
  • Understatement1.) Understatement -- (a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said)

    Understatement - A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
  • Reservation1.) Reservation, reserve -- (a district that is reserved for particular purpose)

    2.) Reservation, qualification -- (a statement that limits or restricts some claim; "he recommended her without any reservations")

    Reservation, Qualification1.) Qualification, making -- (an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something; "her qualifications for the job are excellent"; "one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree"; "she has the makings of fine musician")

    2.) Qualification -- (the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea; "his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform")

    Qualification - A district that is reserved for particular purpose
  • Cautious statement1.) Cautious statement -- (a statement made with careful qualifications)

    Cautious statement - A statement made with careful qualifications
  • Comment1.) Remark, comment -- (a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account")

    2.) Comment, commentary -- (a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal")

    Comment, Commentary1.) Comment, commentary -- (a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal")

    Commentary - A statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"
  • Remark1.) Remark, comment -- (a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account")

    2.) Remark -- (explicit notice; "it passed without remark")

    Remark, Comment1.) Remark, comment -- (a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account")

    2.) Comment, commentary -- (a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal")

    Comment - A statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"
  • Misstatement1.) Misstatement -- (a statement that contains a mistake)

    Misstatement - A statement that contains a mistake
  • Restatement1.) Restatement -- (a revised statement)

    Restatement - A revised statement
  • Agreement1.) Agreement, understanding -- (the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers")

    2.) Agreement, correspondence -- (compatibility of observations; "there was no agreement between theory and measurement"; "the results of two tests were in correspondence")

    Agreement, Understanding1.) Understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy -- (the cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect")

    2.) Agreement, understanding -- (the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers")

    Understanding - The statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers"
  • Condition1.) Condition, status -- (a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations")

    2.) Condition -- (a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing; "the human condition")

    Condition, Term1.) Term -- (a word or expression used for some particular thing; "he learned many medical terms")

    2.) Term -- (a limited period of time; "a prison term"; "he left school before the end of term")

    Term - A state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
  • Formula1.) Formula, expression -- (a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement)

    2.) Recipe, formula -- (directions for making something)

    Formula, Chemical formula1.) Formula, chemical formula -- (a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements)

    Chemical formula - A group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
  • Negation1.) Negation -- (a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement)

    2.) Negation -- (the speech act of negating)

    Negation - A negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement

Meaning 3 of Answers
answer reply, response
  • Counterblast1.) Counterblast -- (a vigorous and unrestrained response; "her tirade provoked a counterblast from her husband")

    Counterblast - A vigorous and unrestrained response; "her tirade provoked a counterblast from her husband"
  • Non sequitur1.) Non sequitur -- (a reply that has no relevance to what preceded it)

    2.) Non sequitur -- ((logic) a conclusion that does not follow from the premises)

    Non sequitur - A reply that has no relevance to what preceded it
  • Rejoinder1.) Rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, Replication1.) Reproduction, replication -- (the act of making copies; "Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient")

    2.) Replication -- ((genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division)

    Replication - The act of making copies; "Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient", comeback, counter -- (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp Rejoinder1.) Rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter -- (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher")

    2.) Rejoinder -- ((law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication)

    Rejoinder - A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" from the teacher")

    2.) Rejoinder -- ((law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication)

    Rejoinder, Retort1.) Rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter -- (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher")

    2.) Retort -- (a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat)

    Retort, Return1.) Tax return, income tax return, return -- (document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability; "his gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return")

    2.) Return, homecoming -- (a coming to or returning home; "on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party")

    Return, Riposte1.) Rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter -- (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher")

    2.) Riposte -- ((fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge)

    Riposte, Replication1.) Reproduction, replication -- (the act of making copies; "Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient")

    2.) Replication -- ((genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division)

    Replication, Comeback1.) Rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter -- (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher")

    2.) Comeback -- (return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity)

    Comeback, Counter1.) Counter -- (table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted)

    2.) Counter -- (game equipment used in various card or board games)

    Counter - A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
  • Echo1.) Echo, reverberation, sound reflection, replication -- (the persistence of a sound after its source has stopped)

    2.) Echo -- ((Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained)

    Echo - The persistence of a sound after its source has stopped

Meaning 4 of Answers
answer pleading
  • Affirmative pleading1.) Affirmative pleading -- (any defensive pleading that affirms facts rather than merely denying the facts alleged by the plaintiff)

    Affirmative pleading - Any defensive pleading that affirms facts rather than merely denying the facts alleged by the plaintiff
  • Alternative pleading1.) Alternative pleading, pleading in the alternative -- (a pleading that alleges facts so separate that it is difficult to determine which facts the person intends to rely on)

    Alternative pleading, Pleading in the alternative1.) Alternative pleading, pleading in the alternative -- (a pleading that alleges facts so separate that it is difficult to determine which facts the person intends to rely on)

    Pleading in the alternative - A pleading that alleges facts so separate that it is difficult to determine which facts the person intends to rely on
  • Charge1.) Charge, Complaint1.) Ailment, complaint, ill -- (an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining)

    2.) Complaint -- ((formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow)

    Complaint - An often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining -- ((criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny")

    2.) Charge -- (the price charged for some article or service; "the admission charge")

    Charge, Complaint1.) Ailment, complaint, ill -- (an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining)

    2.) Complaint -- ((formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow)

    Complaint - (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"
  • Defective pleading1.) Defective pleading -- (any pleading that fails to conform in form or substance to minimum standards of accuracy or sufficiency)

    Defective pleading - Any pleading that fails to conform in form or substance to minimum standards of accuracy or sufficiency
  • Demurrer1.) Demur, demurral, demurrer -- ((law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings)

    2.) Demurrer -- ((law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings)

    Demurrer - (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
  • Rebutter1.) Rebutter, disprover, refuter, confuter -- (a debater who refutes or disproves by offering contrary evidence or argument)

    2.) Rebutter, rebuttal -- ((law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's Surrejoinder1.) Surrejoinder -- ((law) a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rejoinder)

    Surrejoinder - (law) a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rejoinder)

    Rebutter, Rebuttal1.) Rebuttal -- (the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument)

    2.) Rebutter, rebuttal -- ((law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder)

    Rebuttal - A debater who refutes or disproves by offering contrary evidence or argument
  • Special pleading1.) Special pleading -- (an argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence)

    2.) Special pleading -- ((law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations)

    Special pleading - An argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence
  • Surrebutter1.) Surrebutter, surrebuttal -- ((law) a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rebutter)

    Surrebutter, Surrebuttal1.) Surrebutter, surrebuttal -- ((law) a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rebutter)

    Surrebuttal - (law) a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rebutter

Meaning 5 of Answers
answer reaction, response
  • Automatism1.) Automatism -- (any reaction that occurs automatically without conscious thought or reflection (especially the undirected behavior seen in psychomotor epilepsy))

    Automatism - Any reaction that occurs automatically without conscious thought or reflection (especially the undirected behavior seen in psychomotor epilepsy)
  • Rebound1.) Recoil, repercussion, rebound, backlash -- (a movement back from an impact)

    2.) Rebound -- (a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration; "he is still on the rebound from his wife's death")

    Rebound - A movement back from an impact
  • Overreaction1.) Overreaction -- (an excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior)

    Overreaction - An excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior
  • Galvanic skin response1.) Galvanic skin response, GSR, psychogalvanic response, electrodermal response, electrical skin response, Fere phenomenon, Tarchanoff phenomenon -- (a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body)

    Galvanic skin response, GSR1.) Galvanic skin response, GSR, psychogalvanic response, electrodermal response, electrical skin response, Fere phenomenon, Tarchanoff phenomenon -- (a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body)

    GSR, Psychogalvanic response1.) Galvanic skin response, GSR, psychogalvanic response, electrodermal response, electrical skin response, Fere phenomenon, Tarchanoff phenomenon -- (a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body)

    Psychogalvanic response, Electrodermal response1.) Galvanic skin response, GSR, psychogalvanic response, electrodermal response, electrical skin response, Fere phenomenon, Tarchanoff phenomenon -- (a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body)

    Electrodermal response, Electrical skin response1.) Galvanic skin response, GSR, psychogalvanic response, electrodermal response, electrical skin response, Fere phenomenon, Tarchanoff phenomenon -- (a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body)

    Electrical skin response, Fere phenomenon1.) Galvanic skin response, GSR, psychogalvanic response, electrodermal response, electrical skin response, Fere phenomenon, Tarchanoff phenomenon -- (a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body)

    Fere phenomenon, Tarchanoff phenomenon1.) Galvanic skin response, GSR, psychogalvanic response, electrodermal response, electrical skin response, Fere phenomenon, Tarchanoff phenomenon -- (a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body)

    Tarchanoff phenomenon - A change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body
  • Immune response1.) Immune response, immune reaction, immunologic response -- (a bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and produces antibodies specific against that antigen)

    Immune response, Immune reaction1.) Immune response, immune reaction, immunologic response -- (a bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and produces antibodies specific against that antigen)

    Immune reaction, Immunologic response1.) Immune response, immune reaction, immunologic response -- (a bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and produces antibodies specific against that antigen)

    Immunologic response - A bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and produces antibodies specific against that antigen
  • Tropism1.) Tropism -- (an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source)

    Tropism - An involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source
  • Taxis1.) Taxis -- (a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism)

    2.) Taxis -- (the surgical procedure of manually restoring a displaced body part)

    Taxis - A locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism
  • Kinesis1.) Kinesis -- (a movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation)

    Kinesis - A movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation
  • Double take1.) Double take -- (a delayed reaction indicating surprise)

    Double take - A delayed reaction indicating surprise
  • Reflex1.) Reflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction -- (an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus)

    1.) Automatic, reflex, reflexive -- (without volition or conscious control; "the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"; "a reflex knee jerk"; "sneezing is reflexive")

    Reflex, Instinctive reflex1.) Reflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction -- (an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus)

    Instinctive reflex, Innate reflex1.) Reflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction -- (an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus)

    Innate reflex, Inborn reflex1.) Reflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction -- (an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus)

    Inborn reflex, Unconditioned reflex1.) Reflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction -- (an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus)

    Unconditioned reflex, Physiological reaction1.) Reflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction -- (an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus)

    Physiological reaction - An automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • Learned reaction1.) Learned reaction, learned response -- (a reaction that has been acquired by learning)

    Learned reaction, Learned response1.) Learned reaction, learned response -- (a reaction that has been acquired by learning)

    Learned response - A reaction that has been acquired by learning
  • Passage1.) Passage, transition -- (the act of passing from one state or place to the next)

    2.) Passage -- (a section of text; particularly a section of medium length)

    Passage, Passing1.) Pass, passing play, passing game, passing -- ((American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate; "the coach sent in a passing play on third and long")

    2.) Passing, loss, departure, exit, expiration, going, release -- (euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing")

    Passing - The act of passing from one state or place to the next
  • Transfusion reaction1.) Transfusion reaction -- (reaction of the body to a transfusion of blood that is not compatible with its own blood; an adverse reaction can range from fever and hives to renal failure and shock and death)

    Transfusion reaction - Reaction of the body to a transfusion of blood that is not compatible with its own blood; an adverse reaction can range from fever and hives to renal failure and shock and death

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