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REPLY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Reply.

How to pronounce reply:

US

Reply - as a noun

A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

Example: "I waited several days for his answer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
answerresponse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
statement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange

Example: "He growled his reply"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
response
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speech act
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reply - as a verb

React verbally

Example: "She didn't want to answer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
answerrespond
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
saystatetell
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I received a prompt reply to my email."
"He quickly typed out a reply to her message."
"Did you get a reply from the company regarding your job application?"
"Her reply to his proposal was a resounding 'no'."
"I'm still awaiting a reply to my inquiry."
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Word Game Points

Is REPLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reply is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REPLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is REPLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reply is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REPLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is REPLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reply is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REPLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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