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- [ri-plahy]
- /rɪˈplaɪ/
- /rɪˈplaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-plahy]
- /rɪˈplaɪ/
Definitions of replies word
- verb without object replies to make answer in words or writing; answer; respond: to reply to a question. 1
- verb without object replies to respond by some action, performance, etc.: to reply to the enemy's fire. 1
- verb without object replies to return a sound; echo; resound. 1
- verb without object replies Law. to answer a defendant's plea. 1
- verb with object replies 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 replies an answer or response in words or writing. 1
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Origin of replies
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 Replies
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
replies 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.
replies usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for replies
noun replies
- acknowledgments — a section of text containing an author’s statement acknowledging his or her use of the works of other authors and thanking the people who have helped him or her, usually printed at the front of a book
- alibis — Plural form of alibi.
- antiphons — Plural form of antiphon.
- calculations — Plural form of calculation.
- cleanups — Plural form of cleanup.
Antonyms for replies
noun replies
- appeals — Plural form of appeal.
- applications — Plural form of application.
- claims — Plural form of claim.
- counterclaims — Plural form of counterclaim.
- demands — Plural form of demand.
Top questions with replies
- replies to how are you?
- how to stop group text replies?
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