reply

Everyday

1. To reply is to answer, in words, writing or action. tree →
2. A reply is an answer to a question, letter or message. tree →

In the lessons

In manners lessons, reply politely to greetings, invitations and messages; «Reply to all» sends to everyone on a message. In online safety, do not reply to messages from strangers or to mean messages — tell an adult and keep a copy. In writing, a «reply letter» answers someone else's letter. Phrases: «reply to», «in reply to», «no reply».

Examples

• She replied with a smile. tree →
• Please reply to the party invitation by Friday. tree →
• I knocked but there was no reply. tree →
• He wrote a reply to his pen pal. tree →
• Don't reply to messages from strangers. tree →
• «Yes, please,» she replied. tree →
• In reply to your question, the answer is 12. tree →
• Wait for a reply before you go in. tree →
• For reply came a low growl. tree →

Note

Spelling: replies, replied (y → i), but replying keeps y. Say «reply to someone», not «reply someone». «Reply» is a bit more formal than «answer».