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replier

|re-pli-er|

B2

🇺🇸

/rɪˈplaɪər/

🇬🇧

/rɪˈplaɪə/

(reply)

respond

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'replier' originates from the verb 'reply', which comes from the Old French word 'replier', meaning 'to fold back'.

Historical Evolution

'replier' changed from the Old French word 'replier' and eventually became the modern English word 'reply'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fold back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to respond'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who replies or responds to something.

The replier was quick to answer the email.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45