Phrase Hound found 33 phrases and 19 compound words that contain answer. The most common are listed below. Open answer in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 33
- answer the callTo voluntarily perform a task or set of tasks with which one is confronted, especially when motivated by a sense of responsibility or duty.
- answer backTo reply impertinently to (someone); to talk back.
- answer printThe first graded print of an edited film combining sound and picture, which is created for the client to view and approve; his answer decides when the rest of the copies of the film are printed or not.
- answer keyAn assorted list of solutions to problems or exercises in a test, textbook, etc.
- short-answerA type of question or prompt, especially found in school quizzes and tests, which usually requires the student to write in sentences, as opposed to multiple-choice, fill in the blank, or other question types which require less writing.
- answer engineA computer system similar to a search engine but designed to give answers to questions asked by the user.
- answer phoneAlternative form of answerphone: Synonym of answering machine, especially one built into a telephone.
- answer songA song whose lyrics serve as a response or sequel to the lyrics of another song.
- answer upTo come forth with a prompt answer.
- answer songsplural of answer song: A song whose lyrics serve as a response or sequel to the lyrics of another song.
- answer sheetA sheet of paper supplemental to an assessment onto which the answers to the questions must be written.
- answer the helmTo respond to a movement of the helm by changing direction; only happens if the ship has steerageway.
- back answerA sharp reply given to someone.
- answer phonesplural of answer phone: Synonym of answering machine, especially one built into a telephone.
- non-answerAlternative spelling of nonanswer: The lack of an answer.
- answer set programmingA declarative, logic-based programming paradigm designed for solving complex combinatorial search and optimization problems.
- answer the call of natureTo satisfy a bodily urge to urinate or defecate.
- answer engine optimizationA form of search engine optimization based on producing content that is likely to be picked up by answer engines and used in their output.
- answer on a postcardA brief answer or opinion.
- take no for an answerTo accept a refusal or rejection and cease pressing the issue.
- answer printsplural of answer print: The first graded print of an edited film combining sound and picture, which is created for the client to view and approve; his answer decides when the rest of the copies of the film are printed or not.
- answer enginesplural of answer engine: A computer system similar to a search engine but designed to give answers to questions asked by the user.
- answer keysplural of answer key: An assorted list of solutions to problems or exercises in a test, textbook, etc.
- answer sheetsplural of answer sheet: A sheet of paper supplemental to an assessment onto which the answers to the questions must be written.
- answer someone's prayersTo be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
Compound words 19
- answerphoneSynonym of answering machine, especially one built into a telephone.
- foreanswerTo answer beforehand or in advance
- reanswerTo answer again or anew.
- misanswerto answer badly, wrongly, or incorrectly
- autoanswerA feature of a telephone, modem, etc. that allows an incoming call to be answered automatically.
- counteranswerA counterreply.
- multianswerHaving or relating to more than one answer.
- nonanswerThe lack of an answer.
- answerableRequired to justify one's actions (to somebody); accountable, responsible.
- answerlessHaving or producing no answer.