How to Use "Reply" with Example Sentences

reply (v): to answer

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Used with adverbs:

"She always replies truthfully."
(truthfully, immediately, sarcastically, personally, quickly, slowly)

"He replied briefly to my question."
(briefly, directly, cheerfully, nervously, angrily, sharply, quietly, softly, politely)

"I simply replied with a smile."
(simply)

Used with prepositions:

"I replied to him yesterday."
(to)

"She replied with a smile."
(with)

reply (n): an answer

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Used with verbs:

"She mumbled a reply."
(mumbled, posted, wrote, typed)

"I don't have a reply for you."
(have)

"We expect a reply soon."
(expect)

"I read her reply."
(read)

"Did you get a reply?"
(get, make, offer, receive, hear)

Used with nouns:

"I hit the reply button without thinking."
(button)

"Please fill out the reply card and return it as soon as possible."
(card, form)

Used with adjectives:

"I received her written reply."
(written, personal)

"He always gives a witty reply."
(witty, evasive, immediate, thoughtful, satisfactory, polite, sarcastic, positive, negative)

"His reply is correct."
(correct, simple, short, brief)

"We need an immediate reply."
(immediate, prompt, quick)

Used with prepositions:

"I got a reply from him yesterday."
(from)

"I am calling in reply to your request."
(in)

"This is my reply to your question."
(to)