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Definition reply in American English

reply noun

[countable] noun
/rɪˈplaɪ/
1

something that you say or write as an answer

Example

I called him at home, but there was no reply.

Example

Wexford's reply was a snort of disbelief.

Example

We received a reply from the novelist herself.

Example

I still haven't had a reply to my e-mail.

Example

I am writing in reply to your letter of August 7.

Example

Sarah smiled, but made no reply.

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2

something that you do as a reaction to what someone else has done

Example

The government's reply was to pass even stricter legislation.

Example

I have two points to make in reply to that last question.

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Definition reply in American English