Phrase Hound found 13 phrases and 4 compound words that contain answers. The most common are listed below. Open answers in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 13
- answers the callthird-person singular simple present indicative of answer the call: To voluntarily perform a task or set of tasks with which one is confronted, especially when motivated by a sense of responsibility or duty.
- answers the helmthird-person singular simple present indicative of answer the helm: To respond to a movement of the helm by changing direction; only happens if the ship has steerageway.
- answers backthird-person singular simple present indicative of answer back: To reply impertinently to (someone); to talk back.
- answers upthird-person singular simple present indicative of answer up: To come forth with a prompt answer.
- back answersplural of back answer: A sharp reply given to someone.
- non-answersplural of non-answer: The lack of an answer.
- short-answersplural of short-answer: A 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 …
- answers on a postcardplural of answer on a postcard: A brief answer or opinion.
- no wrong answersAny answer or solution is acceptable; there is no single right way.
- answers the call of naturethird-person singular simple present indicative of answer the call of nature: To satisfy a bodily urge to urinate or defecate.
- answers on postcardsplural of answer on a postcard: A brief answer or opinion.
- answers someone's prayersthird-person singular simple present indicative of answer someone's prayers: To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
- answers to someone's prayersplural of answer to someone's prayers: Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
Compound words 4
- counteranswersplural of counteranswer: A counterreply.
- foreanswersthird-person singular simple present indicative of foreanswer: To answer beforehand or in advance
- misanswersthird-person singular simple present indicative of misanswer: to answer badly, wrongly, or incorrectly
- nonanswersplural of nonanswer: The lack of an answer.