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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

he didn't reply

This is correct

You can use this phrase to explain that someone has not responded to you.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • I emailed him three times, but he didn't reply.
  • I really wanted to get his take on things, but he didn't reply to my message.
  • I am sorry that he didn't reply to you.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • 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.

Alternatives:

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

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