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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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Which is correct?

He answers no one.
He answers to no one.

Are both correct, and 'to' optional?
  

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Anonymous Are both correct Yes. Anonymous and 'to' optional? No; they have different meanings.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Are both correct Yes.
  • Anonymous and 'to' optional?
  • No; they have different meanings.
  • Anonymous He answers no one.
  • = He doesn't speak.
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AnonymousAre both correct
Yes.
Anonymousand 'to' optional?
No; they have different meanings.
AnonymousHe answers no one.
= He doesn't speak.
AnonymousHe answers to no one.
= He has no boss.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousAre both correctYes.Anonymousand 'to' optional?No; they have different meanings.AnonymousHe answers no one.= He doesn't speak.AnonymousHe answers to no one.= He has no boss.
Got it. Thanks a lot.

Does the same difference in meaning apply to the below?

He doesn't answer anyone.
He doesn't answer to anyone.
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AnonymousDoes the same difference in meaning apply to the below?He doesn't answer anyone.He doesn't answer to anyone.
Yes.
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Blue Jay AnonymousDoes the same difference in meaning apply to the below?He doesn't answer anyone.He doesn't answer to anyone.Yes.
Great. Thanks a lot.
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