Definition of answers:
(n) :
A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.
(n) :
A solution to a problem.
(n) :
(after a possessive, with to) Someone or something that fills a similar role or position.
(n) :
(law) A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.
(v) :
(ambitransitive) To make a reply or response to.
(v) :
(transitive) To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.