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- DictionaryRe·ply/rəˈplī/
verb
- 1. say something in response to something someone has said: "he was gone before we could reply to his last remark"
noun
- 1. a verbal or written answer: "I received a reply from the firm's managing director"
The meaning of REPLY is to respond in words or writing. How to use reply in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Reply.
to react to an action by someone else: She replied to the threats by going to the police. France took an early lead before Spain replied with three goals in 14 minutes. More examples.
noun [ C or U ] us / rɪˈplaɪ / uk / rɪˈplaɪ / B1. an answer: I asked why, but he made/gave no reply. There were very few replies to our advertisement. In reply to their questions, she just shrugged. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples.
Reply definition: to make answer in words or writing; answer; respond. See examples of REPLY used in a sentence.
noun. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. “he wrote replies to several of his critics”. synonyms: answer, response. see more. a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality.
A reply is something that you say or write when you answer someone or answer a letter or advertisement.
1. to make answer (to) in words or writing or by an action; respond: he replied with an unexpected move. 2. ( tr; takes a clause as object) to say (something) in answer: he replied that he didn't want to come. 3. (Law) law to answer a defendant's plea. 4. to return (a sound); echo. n, pl -plies.
She sent me an email in reply (= as an answer). More examples. Fewer examples. I tried to frame a suitable reply. I've received a reply from everyone now. Her remark received a brusque reply. She gave an insolent reply to my question. I would appreciate a prompt reply. (Definition of reply from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge ...
reply to something (with something) The terrorists replied to the government's statement with more violence. Definition of reply verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of reply verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.