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re·ply

reply

 
 
pronunciation:
rih plaI
parts of speech:
verb, noun
part of speech: verb
inflections: replies, replying, replied
definition: to give an answer.
Did you reply to your sister's letter?
synonyms:
respond
similar words:
return
 
part of speech: noun
inflections: replies
definition: an answer.
I asked her a question, but she gave no reply.
synonyms:
answer, response
derivation: replier (n.)