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- pronunciation:
- rih
plaI
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
replies, replying, replied |
| definition 1: |
to give an answer in words or writing.
Did you reply to your cousin's letter?- synonyms:
- answer, respond
- similar words:
- return
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| definition 2: |
to answer or respond in some way.
He replied with a shake of his head.- synonyms:
- answer
- similar words:
- counter, react, respond
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
replies |
| definition 1: |
an answer in words or writing.
I asked her a question, but she made no reply.- synonyms:
- answer, response
- similar words:
- acknowledgment
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| definition 2: |
an action or motion in response to something.
When the ship's crew saw the signal from the shore, they raised a flag in reply.- synonyms:
- answer, reaction
- similar words:
- acknowledgment
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| related words: |
note |
| derivation: |
replier (n.) |
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