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- [ri-plahy]
- /rɪˈplaɪ/
- /rɪˈplaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-plahy]
- /rɪˈplaɪ/
Definitions of replied word
- verb without object replied to make answer in words or writing; answer; respond: to reply to a question. 1
- verb without object replied to respond by some action, performance, etc.: to reply to the enemy's fire. 1
- verb without object replied to return a sound; echo; resound. 1
- verb without object replied Law. to answer a defendant's plea. 1
- verb with object replied to return as an answer (usually used in a negative combination or followed by a clause with that): Not a syllable did he reply. He replied that no one would go. 1
- noun plural replied an answer or response in words or writing. 1
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Origin of replied
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English replien (v.) < Middle French replier to fold back, reply < Latin replicāre to unroll, fold back; see replicate
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Parts of speech for Replied
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
replied popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
replied usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for replied
noun replied
- alibied — Simple past tense and past participle of alibi.
- countercharged — Simple past tense and past participle of countercharge.
- counterclaimed — Simple past tense and past participle of counterclaim.
- jived — swing music or early jazz.
- kited — a light frame covered with some thin material, to be flown in the wind at the end of a long string.
verb replied
- answered — Simple past tense and past participle of answer.
- corresponded — to be in agreement or conformity (often followed by with or to): His actions do not correspond with his words.
Antonyms for replied
noun replied
- appealed — Simple past tense and past participle of appeal.
- claimed — to demand by or as by virtue of a right; demand as a right or as due: to claim an estate by inheritance.
- counterclaimed — Simple past tense and past participle of counterclaim.
- demanded — to ask for with proper authority; claim as a right: He demanded payment of the debt.
- queried — a question; an inquiry.
verb replied
- bade — Bade is a past tense of bid2.
- beckoned — a nod, gesture, etc., that signals, directs, summons, indicates agreement, or the like.
- catechized — Simple past tense and past participle of catechize.
- consulted — to seek advice or information from; ask guidance from: Consult your lawyer before signing the contract.
- craved — Simple past tense and past participle of crave.
Top questions with replied
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