Reply to Meaning in English
expression
ɹiˈpɫaɪ/, /ɹɪˈpɫaɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
ri-PLY tOO / ri-PLY tuh / ri-PLY tih
ɹɪplˈaɪ/ /tˈuː
ri-PLY TOO
Definition
To answer someone, usually in a conversation, email, or message. It means to respond directly to what someone has said or written.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written language. Usually followed by the person or message being answered ('reply to an email', 'reply to her'). More formal than 'get back to'. Can be direct ('reply to me') or indirect ('reply to the question').
Spanish: responder aPortuguese (BR): responder aPortuguese (PT): responder aChinese (Simplified): 回复Chinese (Traditional): 回覆Hindi: का जवाब देनाArabic: يرد علىBengali: উত্তর দেওয়া - জবাব দেওয়াRussian: ответитьJapanese: 返事をする - 応答するVietnamese: trả lờiKorean: 답장하다 - 대답하다Turkish: yanıtlamak - cevaplamakUrdu: جواب دیناIndonesian: membalas
Example Sentences
Please reply to this email as soon as possible.
basic
He did not reply to my question in class.
basic
Did you reply to Anna's message?
basic
I forgot to reply to your text last night, sorry about that!
natural
Whenever you have time, just reply to me and let me know what you think.
natural
If nobody replies to the invitation, should we cancel the meeting?
natural