(transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
Used in a Sentence
replying
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for replying.
Editorial note
True, but only for a definition of 'work' that misses the point of the post you are replying to.
Examples16
Definitions3
Parts of speech1
Quick take
(transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of replying gathered in one view.
(intransitive) To act or gesture in response.
(intransitive) To repeat something back; to echo.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for replying.
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
verb
(intransitive) To act or gesture in response.
verb
(intransitive) To repeat something back; to echo.
Example sentences
True, but only for a definition of 'work' that misses the point of the post you are replying to.
And replying to your comments above i was talking about the situation in asia in general.
The post you're replying to doesn't mention iOS, just mobile (though it may have been edited).
I would like to downvote both comments, but instead I am going to content myself replying like this...
Yes, that's the argument I was referring to, and as I said in the comment you're replying to, I don't believe that the cost is worth the benefit.
There is a specific sense of self-confidence that I never really thought about until replying to your comment.
People are replying to users but the reply username doesn't match the display username.
I think the post you're replying to was mostly just trying to propose a possible narrative to explain this incident.
There also tend to be fewer comments (it's easy to see who is replying to who) so threading is typically not necessary on FB.
I remember that the guy who was responsible for the API support was replying quickly.
I understand why the person you're replying to doesn't want to go into it, because the things that count seem small.
That tells me which comment the current one is replying to.
Quote examples
The comment you're replying to said "California", and there is not much California population in the desert climate.
I'm not complaining, just replying to the post I replied to originally which said "no one cares" about a degree.
The poster I was replying to said he doesn't consider any form of advertising as "acceptable".
[ I am replying to myself, since i couldn't edit my comment anymore;) ] I said "Having worked in the so called corporate world, for what seems like eternity.." The truth is, i have only around 6+ years of experience.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use replying in a sentence?
True, but only for a definition of 'work' that misses the point of the post you are replying to.
What does replying mean?
(transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
What part of speech is replying?
replying is commonly used as verb.