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Leave Answer vs Leave an Answer

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Leave an answer' is the more common and natural way to express the idea of providing a response or reply. On the other hand, 'leave answer' could be used in a more informal or abbreviated context where 'an' is omitted for brevity.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 2381 views

Leave Answer

This phrase is less common and might be used in informal or abbreviated contexts.

This phrase could be used in informal settings or when brevity is preferred. It is less common than 'leave an answer.'
  • She calls me back. I duck leaves an answer.
  • You leave finding the answers to me.
  • The answer leaves no room for doubt: we need a paradigm shift.
  • I had prepared one or two answers to specific questions, but given that the honourable Members who asked them are not here, I might leave those answers for another time.
  • And Toby came in and totally cornered me with all of these questions about why I was acting this way, and he would not leave without any answers.
  • We'll leave, but answer this one question.
  • Less than two hours till the post rider must leave with my answer.
  • Your father leaves without any answers and you spend your life asking questions about men.
  • That is all I can say to you at this stage, although I would like to leave time to answer any further questions a little later on perhaps.
  • I've got a class to teach next door, so I'll leave you to answer any questions my students may have.
  • If there's no answer, leave a message.
  • Know every answer, leave no questions.
  • I will leave Mr Mitchell to answer for his comments.
  • Her phone rings, and she has to leave the room to answer it.
  • Leave me to answer for this among the men?
  • You will not leave here until you answer me!
  • As the Commission might well imagine, the questioner, along with present and potential victims of legionnaires' disease, are less than happy about being fobbed off with an answer that leaves them none the wiser.
  • You can leave when I have an answer.
  • Perhaps I'll leave it to you to find an answer.
  • I hope to have your answer before I leave.

Alternatives:

  • leave an answer
  • provide an answer
  • give an answer
  • submit an answer
  • offer an answer

Leave an Answer

This is the more common and natural way to express providing a response or reply.

This phrase is the standard way to ask someone to provide a response or reply to a question or situation.
  • She calls me back. I duck leaves an answer.
  • You can leave when I have an answer.
  • But that still leaves me short of an answer.
  • You leave finding the answers to me.
  • The answer leaves no room for doubt: we need a paradigm shift.
  • I had prepared one or two answers to specific questions, but given that the honourable Members who asked them are not here, I might leave those answers for another time.
  • As the Commission might well imagine, the questioner, along with present and potential victims of legionnaires' disease, are less than happy about being fobbed off with an answer that leaves them none the wiser.
  • If there's no answer, leave a message.
  • Know every answer, leave no questions.
  • I will leave Mr Mitchell to answer for his comments.
  • And Toby came in and totally cornered me with all of these questions about why I was acting this way, and he would not leave without any answers.
  • We'll leave, but answer this one question.
  • Less than two hours till the post rider must leave with my answer.
  • Your father leaves without any answers and you spend your life asking questions about men.
  • That is all I can say to you at this stage, although I would like to leave time to answer any further questions a little later on perhaps.
  • I've got a class to teach next door, so I'll leave you to answer any questions my students may have.
  • Her phone rings, and she has to leave the room to answer it.
  • Leave me to answer for this among the men?
  • You will not leave here until you answer me!
  • Perhaps I'll leave it to you to find an answer.

Alternatives:

  • provide an answer
  • give an answer
  • submit an answer
  • offer an answer
  • respond

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