Replying Meaning in English
word · lemma: reply
ɹiˈpɫaɪɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈpɫaɪɪŋ
ri-PLY-ing
ɹɪplˈaɪɪŋ
ri-PLY-ing
Definition
The act of answering or responding to something that someone has said, written, or asked.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for written communication, especially email, messages, or online posts. Common collocations: 'replying to an email', 'replying quickly.' The '-ing' form is used as a gerund or present participle. Sometimes confused with 'responding', which is more general.
Spanish: respondiendo - contestandoPortuguese (BR): respondendo - respondendo de voltaPortuguese (PT): a responder - a dar respostaChinese (Simplified): 回复 - 回应Chinese (Traditional): 回覆 - 回應Hindi: उत्तर दे रहा है - जवाब दे रहा हैArabic: يرد - يجيبBengali: উত্তর দিচ্ছে - জবাব দিচ্ছেRussian: отвечаяJapanese: 返信している - 返事をしているVietnamese: đang trả lờiKorean: 답장하는 중 - 응답하는 중Turkish: yanıtlıyor - cevaplıyorUrdu: جواب دے رہا ہے - جواب دے رہی ہےIndonesian: sedang membalas
Example Sentences
She is replying to my email now.
basic
Are you replying to that message?
basic
He was busy replying to questions from the audience.
basic
I saw you replying in the group chat last night.
natural
Thanks for replying so quickly!
natural
Sometimes, replying right away can prevent misunderstandings.
natural