Meaning & Definition of Reply in English
English⟶
Reply
/rɪplaɪ/
noun
1. A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
- "I waited several days for his answer"
- "He wrote replies to several of his critics"
synonym:
- answer,
- reply,
- response
2. The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
- "He growled his reply"
synonym:
- reply,
- response
verb
1. React verbally
- "She didn't want to answer"
- "Answer the question"
- "We answered that we would accept the invitation"
synonym:
- answer,
- reply,
- respond
Examples of using
I refuse to reply to these charges.
Why don't you reply to my message?
I asked him several times, but he simply didn't reply.