answer vs question

answer and question both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
answer	Yes	No	Yes	No
question	Yes	No	Yes	No

answer (noun)	question (noun)
a nonverbal reaction	uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
the speech act of replying to a question	an instance of questioning
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation	the subject matter at issue
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem	a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims	a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
	an informal reference to a marriage proposal

answer (verb)	question (verb)
give the correct answer or solution to	pose a question
respond to a signal	challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
understand the meaning of	place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
react to a stimulus or command	pose a series of questions to
react verbally	conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)
be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of
match or correspond
be liable or accountable
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity