reply

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[edit] English

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[edit] Noun

Singular
reply

Plural
replies

reply (plural replies)

  1. A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.
  2. Something given in reply.

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Infinitive
to reply

Third person singular
replies

Simple past
replied

Past participle
replied

Present participle
replying

to reply (third-person singular simple present replies, present participle replying, simple past and past participle replied)

  1. (transitive or intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
    (intransitive) Please reply to my letter.
    (transitive) "Sorry I'm late," replied the student.
    (transitive) He replied that he was not sure.
  2. (intransitive) To act or gesture in response.
    Johnabella replied to Partario's insult with a slap to his face.
  3. (intransitive) To repeat something back; to echo.

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