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reply

/ɹɪˈplaɪ/

Meanings
noun
A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.

Examples :

"After the teacher's question, Maria wrote a reply in her notebook. "
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Illustration declaration

declaration noun

/ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/

A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief.

"The student's declaration that she was ready for the exam was a relief to her parents. "

Illustration accusation

accusation noun

/ˌæk.jə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The act of accusing.

"The accusation of cheating damaged the student's reputation at school. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration submitted

submitted verb

/səbˈmɪtɪd/

To yield or give way to another.

"They will not submit to the destruction of their rights."

Illustration conversation

conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

Illustration counterattack

counterattack noun

/ˈkaʊntərətæk/ /ˌkaʊntərəˈtæk/

An attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

"After their initial defeat, the team planned a swift counterattack. "

Illustration responsive

responsive adjective

/ɹɪˈspɒnsɪv/

Answering, replying or responding

"The customer service representative was very responsive to my questions, answering each one quickly and clearly. "

Illustration receiving

receiving verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration complaint

complaint noun

/kəmˈpleɪnt/

The act of complaining.

"My complaint about the noisy neighbors was finally heard by the landlord. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration criticism

criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."