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The correct spelling is reply.
How to pronounce reply
/ɹɪˈplaɪ/
nounIPA: /ɹɪˈplaɪ/
Say it like: Rep-lee
The correct spelling is reply. A written or spoken response; part of a conversation. For example: "Joanne replied to Pete's insult with a slap to his face."
Usage Examples
“Joanne replied to Pete's insult with a slap to his face.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.
- 2.Something given in reply.
- 3.A counterattack.
- 4.The answer of a figure.
- 5.A document written by a party specifically replying to a responsive declaration and in some cases an answer.
verb
- 1.To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
- 2.To act or gesture in response.
- 3.To repeat something back; to echo.
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