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he didn't reply vs he doesn't reply

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'He didn't reply' is used to talk about a past action that was not completed, while 'he doesn't reply' is used to talk about a habitual action or a general truth.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 8404 views

he didn't reply

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a past action that was not completed.

This phrase is used to refer to a situation in the past where someone did not respond to a message or question.

Some examples from our editors:

  • I sent him an email, but he didn't reply.
  • She called him several times, but he didn't reply to any of her messages.
  • Jan 26, 2023 ... We used to talk daily but one day, he didn't reply for several weeks. Lately, he texted me again but he usually replys in a day or 2 ...
  • Dec 29, 2019 ... ... not interested. It's been three weeks since our last contact, he didn't reply to my text... rough. Upvote 19. Downvote Reply reply. Award
  • Apr 15, 2018 ... If he didn't reply, there is a reason for it and there is no point to assume on anything because basically it will just make you crazy.
  • Aug 25, 2024 ... I texted him, he didn't reply so I deleted the message. Embarrassed and sad, needing some support and understanding · Comments Section.
  • Jun 11, 2020 ... ... he didn't reply so I just thought of calling you, maybe you were busy. But then, if you don't have his number, I think you should text him ...
  • Jul 28, 2023 ... Does a guy still see you in his match queue if he didn't reply in 24 hours? Will he still see the message a woman sent or will everything disappear?
  • Jul 31, 2020 ... Also please tell me which of the following usages are commonly used by native speakers. He didn't return my texts. He didn't reply my texts. He ...
  • Mar 2, 2023 ... He didn't reply, but he did react to it with a “❤️.” With iPhones you can react, that is, if you don't feel like putting words together ...
  • ... he didn't reply to my text. I had said, 'Because I'm enjoying it.' in response to his, 'why do you stimulate my thoughts so much?' Long story short, he's ...
  • Dec 30, 2022 ... If he didn't reply for 5 days I would think he was a) busy, b) maybe not that into me but still trying to make an effort. I wouldn't call ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • he failed to reply
  • he chose not to reply
  • he neglected to reply
  • he refrained from replying
  • he didn't respond

he doesn't reply

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a habitual action or a general truth.

This phrase is used to describe a person's usual behavior of not responding to messages or questions.

Examples:

  • He doesn't reply to emails very quickly.
  • She doesn't reply to text messages after work hours.
  • Jan 26, 2023 ... I really like this guy, but every time I text him, he doesn't answer. I know that he reads the text, but I don't know why he doesn't reply to ...
  • Oct 7, 2024 ... It kinda hurts when he doesn't reply to my texts all day. I'm with this awesome awesome awesome guy, he's literally all I've ever wanted and ...
  • Mar 21, 2023 ... If he doesn't reply to you anymore, maybe he has nothing to say to you. Let him be and move on. Stop wasting your time . You deserve better.
  • Apr 12, 2024 ... ... he doesn't reply to my texts but reply on the groupchat with our other friends or on the discord server, he even do that group voice chat ...
  • Oct 10, 2015 ... There's this guy I like and I think he could possibly like me back, but sometimes he doesn't reply to my texts. Who does this? Why? It's normal ...
  • Oct 30, 2024 ... ... he doesn't reply, so I tell him I called the bank and they said I'd have to call the police if he doesn't reply to me and he says "Yeah ...
  • Mar 26, 2023 ... I texted my ex a couple times now, he doesn't reply, he just sees them, but he doesn't block me. What can this mean? All related (78).
  • ... he doesn't reply, just make other plans for the day and don't wait around for him to reply. Don't check your phone every 5 minutes to see if he answered ...
  • Aug 20, 2016 ... Also, if he doesn't reply in a week(seems to be very possible right now), I'm planning to write a follow-up letter to remind him. Will that ...

Alternatives:

  • he never replies
  • he always ignores messages
  • he consistently fails to respond
  • he is unresponsive
  • he avoids replying

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