What does REPLY mean?

Reply Part of Speech:

Verb, Noun

Definitions:

• Verb: to say or write something in response to something that someone has said or written
• Noun: a response to something that has been said or written

Pronunciations:

• US: /rɪˈplaɪ/
• UK: /rɪˈplaɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "reply" originated in Middle English from the Old French word "replier" meaning "to fold back". It has been used in English since the 14th century. As a verb, "reply" is commonly used to respond to a message or communication. As a noun, it refers to the response itself.

Synonyms:

• Verb: respond, answer, retort, acknowledge
• Noun: response, answer, rejoinder, retort

Related Words:

• Repay
• Plays
• Layer
• Plyer
• Relay

Example Sentences:

• She replied to his email within minutes.
• His reply to her question was unexpected.
• He replied to her sarcastic comment with a smile.