Which is correct:
"My reply was not sent" or "My reply did not send"?

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My reply was not sent

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event where the reply failed to be sent.

This phrase is used to indicate that a reply was not successfully sent in the past.

Examples:

  • I tried to email you, but my reply was not sent due to a technical issue.
  • Her message was important, but unfortunately, my reply was not sent in time.

Alternatives:

  • My reply failed to send
  • The reply I composed was not sent
  • The message I intended to send did not go through

My reply did not send

This phrase is correct and commonly used in a more casual or immediate context to indicate that the reply was not sent.

This phrase is used to indicate that a reply was not sent in a more casual or immediate context.

Examples:

  • I clicked 'send,' but my reply did not send for some reason.
  • Sorry, my reply did not send earlier. Let me try again.

Alternatives:

  • My reply did not go through
  • The reply I tried to send failed
  • The message I wanted to send did not get sent
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'My reply was not sent' is more commonly used when referring to a past event where the reply failed to be sent. On the other hand, 'My reply did not send' is more commonly used in a more casual or immediate context to indicate that the reply was not sent.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

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