reply

Definition

• n. the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange

Word forms

Past tense

replied

Third person singular

replies

Present participle

replying

Past participle

replied

Example sentences

1. n.

   I received a quick reply to my email.

2. vi.

   She didn't reply when I called her name.

3. vt.

   Please reply to the invitation by Friday.

4. 计

   The system will automatically send a reply when you submit the form.