Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Answer”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Answer
Answer is the singular noun form. Answers is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: What you say or write when someone asks you a question, or a solution to a problem.
Why is the Plural of Answer “answers”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Answer
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: answer → answers
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Answer
Just add -s to “answer” to make “answers”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: The 'w' is often pronounced; it should be silent. Avoid 'awn-swer' and say 'ahn-ser'..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Answer
See answer and answers used in real sentences side by side.
- The teacher asked a question and waited for an answer. A1
- The answer to the math problem is forty-two. A2
- He finally gave a satisfactory answer about where the money had gone. B1
How to Pronounce Answer and Answers
First syllable rhymes with 'barn' (long 'ah' sound). The 'w' is silent. Ends with 'er' sound like in 'butter'.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Answer
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Someone who reads or enjoys reading books and written material.
An official rule made by government or organization that people must follow.
A connection between things or people; family members or how people know…
Something that helps you succeed or do better than others at something.
A thrilling journey or experience with something unexpected or risky happening.
How old someone is or how long something has been around, measured…
Creative work like painting, music, dance, or writing that shows feeling or…
Origin and Etymology of Answer
From Old English 'andswaru' — literally 'a swearing against' (anti- + swear), from dual meanings of oath-taking and response.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Answer
What is the plural of “answer”?
The plural of “answer” is “answers”.
Is “answers” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.