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Definition reply in British 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 minister herself.

Example

I still haven't had a reply to my email.

Example

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

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

India scored 387 runs in reply to the West Indies' first innings score of 443.

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Definition reply in British English