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replies

/ɹɪˈplaɪz/

Meanings
  • Noun

    An answer given in response to a question or request.

    - "She gave a quick reply to the interviewer's question."
    - "The customer service representative provided a satisfactory reply to the complainant."

Synonyms

account , answer , comeback , reaction , rejoinder , response , retort , return , riposte , answer , answer back , counter , follow up , get back to , react , rejoin , respond , retort , return , revert
Rhymes
Words rhyming with replies
belly , jelly , reply , silly
Variants
List of all variants of replies that leads to same result
replies , reply , replied , replier , repliers , replying
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'reply' comes from the Old French word 'repilier', which means 'to repley, to answer'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'reply' is often used in the context of email communication.

  2. In the game of bridge, a 'reply' is a bid made in response to an opponent's bid.


Related Concepts
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  1. response: A reply is a type of response, but not all responses are replies. A reply is a specific type of response given in response to a question or request.

  2. answer: A reply is a type of answer, but not all answers are replies. A reply is a specific type of answer given in response to a question or request.


Culture
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In literature, 'replies' are often used to convey dialogue between characters. In art, 'replies' can refer to a series of responses or counterpoints in a visual medium. In music, a 'reply' can be a response or countermelody.

How to Memorize "replies"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a conversation between two people. One person asks a question and the other person provides a reply.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'reply' with the idea of answering a question or request.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'R-E-P-L-Y' to remember that a reply is a response given in response to a question or request.


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