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'reply' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'reply' with 20 example sentences.


reply noun

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

: the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange

reply verb

: react verbally


  • Thanks for your quick reply.
  • I spent all afternoon replying to emails.
  • Why didn't you reply to my email?
  • I don't know how to reply.
  • Please read my reply carefully.
  • I replied to the police that everything was under control.
  • She replied that she had never seen the man before.
  • I'm waiting for a reply.
  • I have to reply to this letter.
  • I replied automatically when I heard my name.
  • He didn't reply to my letter.
  • I look forward to receiving your reply as soon as possible.
  • I'm glad you replied.
  • Please reply in Chinese or English.
  • "You're very welcome," replied the steward.
  • I asked him several times, but he simply didn't reply.
  • I replied that I didn't have parents any more.
  • All you have to do is to wait for her reply.
  • Being too nervous to reply, he stared at the floor.
  • You can just reply with a yes or no.
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