reply

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /rɪˈplaɪ/

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Verb

Plain form reply

Third-person singular replies

Past tense replied

Past participle replied

Present participle replying

1. (transitive & intransitive) If you reply to someone or something, you answer using words.

   "Are you OK?" she ask. "Yes," I replied.

   I said hi and she did not reply.

   She'll reply to questions in writing.

2. (transitive & intransitive) If you reply to someone or something, you react.

   The Cubs replied with three points of their own to win the game.

Synonyms

• answer
• respond
• react
• counter

Noun

Singular reply

Plural replies

1. (countable) A reply is the words you use to answer someone.

   "Why?" He received no reply. "Did you hear me?"

   "Is it OK if I go?" Without waiting for a reply, he ran back toward the dining area.