reply

/ɹɪplˈa‌ɪ/

/ɹiˈpɫaɪ/, /ɹɪˈpɫaɪ/

[verb] [noun]

to reply

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to answer someone by writing or saying something

synonyms : answer

respond

to respond or react to a post, comment, or message, typically by providing a direct response or engaging in a conversation related to the original content

[NOUN]

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

synonyms : answer

response

the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange

synonyms : response

a message, email, or communication that you have received, usually to provide an answer, acknowledge receipt, or continue a conversation

Examples

1. He replied to my comment with a detailed explanation.

2. Replies to the advertisement are arriving in fits and starts.

3. He replied to my message within a few seconds.

4. When I asked about her day, she replied with a long story.

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