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replied on vs replied about

Both 'replied on' and 'replied about' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Replied on' is used when referring to the specific date or time a reply was made, while 'replied about' is used when referring to the topic or subject of the reply.

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replied on

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the specific date or time a reply was made.

Use 'replied on' when specifying the date or time a reply was given. It is commonly used in emails, messages, or other forms of communication.

Examples:

  • He replied on Monday to my email.
  • She replied on time to the invitation.
  • They replied on the same day to the complaint.
  • The company replied on schedule to the request.
  • I replied on the weekend to his message.
  • Spain replied on 7 June 2011.
  • Germany replied on 6 May 2014.
  • The French authorities replied on 1 March 2012.
  • The Icelandic authorities replied on 25 November 2009 (Event No 538088).
  • On 6 March, Mrs Reding replied on behalf of the Commission to written question E-3868/02 OJ C 161 E, 10.7.2003, p.
  • On 6 March 2002 the Chairman of the Board replied on behalf of Cedefop.
  • Italy replied on 15 September 2006.
  • The DGCA replied on 10 May 2013 and gave details of corrective actions for the SSCs.
  • Microsoft replied on 16 November 2001.
  • The Commission replied on 15 July 2013.
  • Cyprus replied on 24 October 2012.
  • The United Kingdom replied on 13 July 2013.
  • The Spanish authorities replied on 13 March 2009.
  • The United Kingdom replied on 3 July 2000.
  • Italy replied on 31 October, supplying additional information regarding six cases.
  • The Portuguese authorities replied on 16 March 2011.
  • The Commission replied on 21 January 2014 confirming that it wished to maintain a constructive engagement with the Zambian authorities.
  • The Cypriot authorities replied on 19 December 2012, 14 March 2013 and 30 May 2013.
  • CAAB replied on 3 October 2014, providing the requested information with a view to showing the State's effective implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and resolving the two SSCs.
  • The Commission requested additional information by letter of 18 September 2006, to which Italy replied on 3 November and 31 December.

Alternatives:

  • responded on
  • answered on
  • replied at
  • replied on the same day
  • replied promptly on

replied about

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the topic or subject of the reply.

Use 'replied about' when specifying the topic or subject of the reply. It is commonly used to indicate what the reply is addressing.

Examples:

  • He replied about the upcoming meeting.
  • She replied about the project deadline.
  • They replied about the new product features.
  • The company replied about the customer complaint.
  • I replied about the travel arrangements.
  • That is more or less what you replied about a year ago, that you are examining the matter.
  • The Commission replied to my question about the staff of the EU institutions in Europe (E-6807/08) on 20 February 2009.
  • My colleague, Commissioner Figeľ, replied to a question about ranking, and at the moment our ranking in the competition field is number one.
  • I have again noticed that the Socialist Group in the European Parliament has still have not replied to my question about the Ankang system, while claiming to be champions of human rights.
  • On 4 December 2008, the Commission replied to my question about fuel elements in the Kosloduj nuclear power station in Bulgaria (E-5775/08).
  • Mr President, Madam Commissioner, the President of Eritrea recently replied, when asked about the reasons behind what had happened, with a very simple statement: It is very difficult to give an easy answer'.
  • When asked about death... heard you replied
  • There have now been about 30 countries that have not replied.
  • I have already replied to Mrs Kjer Hansen about it.
  • Spain replied by letter of 20 October 2005 and provided additional information about the restructuring plan.
  • Mr Bottoli replied that "the Ombudsman's service is free of charge and fast and citizens should know about it".
  • To a question about a possible EU finance minister, Mr Draghi replied that there was not enough integration for this step.
  • A representative of Hungarian Minister Enikő Győri replied that there were genuine concerns, also in the cited legal opinion, about international trade rules.
  • As always when I ask a question, Mr David Martin from the Bureau replied that he knew nothing about it.
  • When asked about death... heard you replied
  • When it replied to those questions, the Commission undertook to contact the Italian authorities to request more detailed information about the matters raised.
  • She replied, I also know about [sanitary pads], but myself and my sisters, if they start using that, we have to cut our family milk budget.
  • Replying to a question from one MEP about the recommendations that he would make to world leaders, Professor Brasseur replied that while impact-reducing measures were necessary, new energy policies had to be implemented, particularly in the United States.
  • Robert Atkins, who protested about voting time starting late (the President replied that his comments would be forwarded to the sittings service).
  • He replied with a colorful rejoinder about my "corn chute."

Alternatives:

  • responded about
  • commented about
  • replied regarding
  • replied on the topic of
  • replied with information about

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