reply

Speech parts

1. reply - Noun

2. reply - Verb

Meaning

To make a return in words or writing; to respond; to answer.

To answer a defendant's plea.

Figuratively, to do something in return for something done; as, to reply to a signal; to reply to the fire of a battery.

To return for an answer.

That which is said, written, or done in answer to what is said, written, or done by another; an answer; a response.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

response answer respond rejoinder return reaction counter react rejoin retort comeback answer back acknowledgment feedback riposte
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Antonyms

beck inquisition enquirer sue hawking case
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Hypernyms

state say tell statement speech act

Hyponyms

echo rescript return field bridle answer

Phrases with the word

reply to refer someone to the reply given in Arkell v Pressdram smart reply reply time positive reply counter-reply

Derivatives

replied replying replies

Anagrams

lepry plyer

Examples

I waited several days for his answer Source: Internet

he wrote replies to several of his critics Source: Internet

She didn't want to answer Source: Internet

answer the question Source: Internet

We answered that we would accept the invitation Source: Internet

he growled his reply Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

replumb replume replunge reply address reply all storm reply allpocalypse