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replied

Syllables: re·plied/ɹɪˈplaɪd/

replied is the simple past and past participle of reply.

Meaning of reply

Verb

reply (third-person singular simple present replies, present participle replying, simple past and past participle replied)

(intransitive, transitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
- (intransitive) Please reply to my letter.
(intransitive) To act or gesture in response.
- Joanne replied to Pete's insult with a slap to his face.
(intransitive) To repeat something back; to echo.

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Forms of replied

alternative form (archaic)	replyed
alternative form (archaic)	reply'd

Words that rhyme with replied

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Questions about replied

What is replied the simple past and past participle of?: Replied is the simple past and past participle of reply.
How do you pronounce replied?: Replied is pronounced /ɹɪˈplaɪd/.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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