replied
word · lemma: reply
Definition
Said something as a response to what someone else said or asked; answered back.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and informal; common in written English (stories, emails). Can be used with or without a direct quote: 'He replied,' 'She replied that she was busy.' Often more formal than 'answered.'
Spanish: respondió - contestóPortuguese (BR): respondeu - replicouPortuguese (PT): respondeu - replicouChinese (Simplified): 回答了 - 回复了Chinese (Traditional): 回覆了 - 回答了Hindi: जवाब दियाArabic: أجابBengali: উত্তর দিলেন - জবাব দিলেনRussian: ответил - ответила - ответилиJapanese: 返事をした - 答えたVietnamese: trả lờiKorean: 대답했다 - 답했다Turkish: cevap verdi - yanıtladıUrdu: جواب دیاIndonesian: membalas - menjawab
Example Sentences
She replied to my question.
basic
He replied quickly.
basic
They replied with a smile.
basic
I emailed her, but she hasn't replied yet.
natural
“I'll see you tomorrow,” she replied cheerfully.
natural
No one replied when I called out.
natural