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answer by vs snswer from

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Answer by' is used when referring to the person who provided the answer, while 'answer from' is used when referring to the source of the answer.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 897 views

answer by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'answer by' when referring to the person who provided the answer. For example, 'The answer by John was very insightful.'

Examples:

  • The solution was an answer by the expert in the field.
  • I received an answer by email.
  • I want an answer by 8:00 pm tonight.
  • You'll have my answer by dessert.
  • Subject: Greek energy reserves and answer by Commissioner Piebalgs
  • The answer by Commissioner Piebalgs to Question E-008932/2011 has left room for further questions on the involvement of the Commission in the sugar cane production in Malawi.
  • But I'll need an answer by the beginning of next week.
  • Parles wants an answer by Monday.
  • I'll expect an answer by midnight tomorrow.
  • Once sent to all weekly requiring an answer by tomorrow.
  • Sure, I can get you an answer by tomorrow.
  • You asked me for an answer by day's end.
  • Well, I leave for Rome first thing tomorrow, so I will need your answer by tonight.
  • I need your answer by the end of the day.
  • I will give you an answer by letter this morning but not now in the part-session because it is not on the Agenda.
  • I'd like an answer by the end of the business day, if you don't mind.
  • Jamie, tell your people I'll have an answer by the end of the week, but whether or not we do business, I'm keeping all the samples.
  • And that place in West Virginia, they need an answer by tomorrow, or otherwise they'll give it to someone else.
  • I am particularly pleased that you say that the Council has directed the Commission to carry out this study and produce an answer by March 1999.
  • I want an answer by the end of your shift... tonight!
  • I'll let you know my answer by this evening.
  • The answer by the Commissioner responsible for the environment to Question E-9181/2010 is sufficiently eloquent concerning the failure by the regional government of Galicia to comply with the proposal to extend the list of Sites of Community Interest (SCIs) included in the Natura 2000 network.

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snswer from

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'answer from' when referring to the source of the answer. For example, 'The answer from the textbook was incorrect.'

Examples:

  • I got the answer from the teacher.
  • The answer from the website was very detailed.

Alternatives:

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  • solution from
  • comment from
  • feedback from

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