reply
verb (used without object)
to make answer in words or writing; answer; respond.
replies
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pluralof reply.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof reply (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
replyverb (used without object)to make answer in words or writing; answer; respond.
Example Sentences
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"That's just stupidity. That's making us all look like idiots," he replies.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Repelled, Nancy replies that she will be happily spending her summer slinging pizzas in Provincetown.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
“I will reimburse you of course for any expenses,” Epstein replies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Now her Reddit comment history is full of replies to posts about infant loss and avoidant partners, offering advice, support, and stories of her own experience.
From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2026
At this point, even a dedicated Spiritualist admitted, “The replies were confused.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
