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She has an American accent.
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ˈɑːnsə ![Listen](https://i0.wp.com/ringolingo.com/wp-content/plugins/ringo-lingo/public/images/listen-icon-blue.png?w=1100&ssl=1)
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Meanings
noun
- a thing that is said, written, or done as a reaction to a question, statement, or situation.E.g. he knocked and entered without waiting for an answer
- a solution to a problem or dilemma.E.g. the answer to poverty and unemployment is a properly funded range of services
- a person or thing regarded as the equivalent to a better-known one from another place.E.g. the press called her Britain's answer to Marilyn Monroe
verb
- say or write something as a reaction to someone or something.E.g. ‘Of course I can,’ she answered
- act in reaction to (a sound such as a phone ringing or a knock or ring on a door).E.g. Digby answered the door
- defend oneself against (a charge, accusation, or criticism).E.g. he said he would return to Spain to answer all charges
- be suitable for fulfilling (a need); satisfy.E.g. entrepreneurship is necessary to answer the needs of national and international markets
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