Definition of "reply" in English

verb

1. (transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.

   • (intransitive) Please reply to my letter.
   • (transitive) "Sorry I'm late," replied the student.
   • (transitive) He replied that he was not sure.

2. (intransitive) To act or gesture in response.

   • Joanne replied to Pete's insult with a slap to his face.

3. (intransitive) To repeat something back; to echo.

noun

1. A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.

2. Something given in reply.

3. A counterattack.

4. (music) The answer of a figure.

5. (US, law) A document written by a party specifically replying to a responsive declaration and in some cases an answer.