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Answer to the question vs Answer for the question

Both phrases 'answer to the question' and 'answer for the question' are grammatically correct, but they are used in different contexts and are not directly comparable.
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This phrase is commonly used in English.

"Answer to the question"

This phrase is used when providing a response or solution directly related to the question.

Examples:

  • I don't know the answer to the question.
  • Can you give me the answer to the question?
  • This blog is a short answer to the question people ask me the most; “What was it like to be a Minister?” This is my first personal reflection of what it ...
  • 2 days ago ... What would unicron answer to the question "what do planets taste like?
  • Sep 17, 2023 ... 272 likes, 20 comments - adamschein on September 17, 2023: "The answer to the question of what to do with your hands in a picture. TOPS team ...
  • Dec 14, 2023 ... ... of the future, so ultimately the answer to the question Earth would come up with. Golgafrinchans included. Upvote 13. Downvote Award
  • Aug 6, 2012 ... The answer to the question is the normal grammatical form.
  • Jun 26, 2017 ... In answer to the question, “It is generally believed that genres with happy endings have less literary or cultural merit than those without.
  • Jun 4, 2022 ... Nginx Proxy Manager says 'Internal error' and the log says 'The DNS response does not contain an answer to the question: mydomain.duckdns.org.
  • Nov 16, 2021 ... The Answer to the Question: “What's My Purpose?” Report this article; Close menu. Rory Vaden ...
  • Feb 25, 2019 ... Which one is correct, "answer the question" or "answer to the question"? When “answer” is used as a verb, it is followed directly by the ...
  • I finally have an answer to the question, “When is Jake 2.0 going to come out on DVD?” It's out! I just bought one myself and the link is in my profile above.

Alternatives:

  • response to the question
  • solution to the question

This phrase is less commonly used in English.

"Answer for the question"

This phrase is used when providing a response or solution that addresses the question or is suitable for the question.

Examples:

  • I have an answer for the question.
  • His explanation is a good answer for the question.
  • Aug 6, 2012 ... The answer for the question. The answer of the question. Which is grammatical? What are the differences? And what is the preferred usage?
  • Jul 29, 2024 ... What should I answer for the question "What is your desired annual salary range and/or benefits?" I'm a fresh grad and I just stepped into ...
  • Dec 11, 2014 ... My answer for the question 'Why did I opt to be a Business Executive? My answer for the question 'Why did I opt to be a Business Executive ...
  • Oct 11, 2021 ... [Spoiler] Answer for the question ''Are Komi and Tadano dating in the manga?' (Read Desc.) Manga Spoiler. Since we have had an anime ...
  • Sep 27, 2014 ... What is the answer for the question "Why are you interested in me"? 4,673 Views · What is the best answer to a question, "What did you do ...
  • Jul 7, 2020 ... Answer for the question "who makes the ODRIOD board? Post by amithar275 » Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:10 am The bot prevention security answer is HARdKERNEL.
  • Jun 28, 2023 ... What should be the best answer for the question “why do you want to change the job or company”? All ...
  • Jul 31, 2023 ... As you prepare your answer for the question, aim to explain how your experience, skills, and character traits make you the best candidate.
  • Apr 13, 2015 ... That is “answer to the question,” not “answer for the question.” Then again, there are two questions here, one asked and one quoted, ...
  • Apr 12, 2016 ... Discussion on (Please Suggest The Answer For The Question. ... Please Suggest The Answer For The Question "WHY YOU LEFT YOUR HR JOB".

Alternatives:

  • response for the question
  • solution for the question

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