■ noun
1》 something said, written, or done as a reaction to a question, statement, or situation.
2》 the solution to a problem.
3》 ( ~ to ) a person or thing regarded as the equivalent to a better-known one from another place: she's Britain's ~ to Marilyn Monroe.
■ verb
1》 respond with an ~.
↘( ~ back ) respond impudently.
2》 defend oneself against (a charge or accusation).
↘( ~ for ) be responsible or to blame for.
3》 ( ~ to ) be responsible or report to.
4》 be suitable for fulfilling (a need); satisfy.
Phrases
~ to the name of be called.
in ~ to as a response to or as a result of.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
OE andswaru (n.), andswarian (v.), of Gmc origin; from a base shared by swear .