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answer in Malay

jawaban

/ˈɑːn.sə//ˈæn.sɚ/

answer in Malay: jawaban, jawapan, penyelesaian, jawab. In English, answer means a response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.

Malay words for answer

response
jawaban, jawapan
solution
penyelesaian
to make a reply or response to
jawab

English meaning of answer

  1. noun A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.
  2. noun A solution to a problem.
  3. noun Someone or something that fills a similar role or position.
  4. noun A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.

Full definition of answer

answer in a sentence

  • Her answer to his proposal was a slap in the face.
  • There is no simple answer to corruption.
  • Violence is not the answer to disagreements.

Synonyms of answer

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Questions about answer in Malay

What is the meaning of answer in Malay?
Answer in Malay is jawaban, jawapan, penyelesaian, jawab.
Apakah maksud answer dalam bahasa Melayu?
Answer: jawaban, jawapan, penyelesaian, jawab.
What does answer mean in English?
Answer means a response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.

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