# ans

Pronunciation: US say "ANS" /ˈæns/; UK say "AHNS" /ˈɑːns/

## Noun

1. Abbreviation of answer. — Abbreviation of answer.
   - Simple: Abbreviation of answer. A short way to write the word, meaning a reply or a solution.
   - _Show your work for each question and box the final ans._
   - _Emailed the supplier twice and got no ans, so call them Monday._
3. Plural of an. — plural of an (pronounced: say "ANZ" /ˈænz/)
   - Simple: Plural of an. Used for more than one of the Georgian letter an.
   - _The calligraphy workbook gives a full page to tracing Mkhedruli ans._
   - _The sign painter made sure the three ans in the shop's Georgian name matched in size._

## Verb

2. Abbreviation of answer. — Abbreviation of answer.
   - Simple: Abbreviation of answer. A short way to write the verb in quick notes or messages.
   - _Replies welcome, and I'll ans every letter within a week._
   - _Out of the office until Monday; will ans emails then._

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