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Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈplaɪ/]

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reply: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use reply in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(verb) to respond to someone after they have said something to you, usually by speaking or writing back. It's like when your friend asks you a question and you answer them.

Example

She replied to his email within minutes.

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He ignored her text message and did not reply.

Example

Did you reply to the invitation for the party?

Context: “communication”

(noun) a spoken or written answer to something that has been said or written to you. It's like when you ask a question and your friend's answer is the reply.

Example

I received a quick reply to my inquiry.

Example

There was no reply to my proposal.

Example

What did she say in her reply to your message?

How to pronounce reply

Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈplaɪ/]

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