reply
Noun
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is a type of: statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etcsubtypes:
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is a type of: speech act - the use of language to perform some actsubtypes:
- counterblast - a vigorous and unrestrained response
- non sequitur - a reply that has no relevance to what preceded it
- comeback, counter, rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte - a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
- echo - a reply that repeats what has just been said
- answer - the speech act of replying to a question
same as: response
Verb
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