reply Definition
- 1to say or write something in answer to a question or request
- 2a spoken or written answer
Using reply: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reply" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I'm still waiting for him to reply to my email.
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She replied that she was too busy to come.
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His reply was brief and to the point.
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I sent a quick reply to his message.
reply Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using reply
Example
When asked about the company's financial situation, the CEO had no reply.
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I sent several emails to the customer service department, but I met with no reply.
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When accused of cheating, he made no reply and simply walked away.
Phrases with reply
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Be careful when you hit 'reply all' - you don't want to send confidential information to the wrong people.
Example
In reply to your question, I think we should postpone the meeting until next week.
a service offered by postal companies where the recipient of a letter or package does not have to pay for the postage, as it has already been paid by the sender
Example
Please use the 'reply paid' envelope provided to send us your feedback.
Origins of reply
from Old French 'replier', meaning 'to fold back'
Summary: reply in Brief
The verb 'reply' [rɪˈplaɪ] means to answer or respond to a question or request, while the noun form refers to the spoken or written answer itself. Examples include 'I'm still waiting for him to reply to my email.' and 'His reply was brief and to the point.' The phrase 'reply all' refers to responding to an email by sending your reply to everyone who received the original email, while 'in reply to' is used to indicate a response to something that has been said or done.
