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reply to vs reply on

Both "reply to" and "reply on" are commonly used prepositions in English, but they are used in different contexts. "Reply to" is used when responding to a message or communication, while "reply on" is not a standard phrase in English.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 3058 views

reply to

This is a correct and commonly used phrase in English.

Use "reply to" when responding to a message, email, comment, or any form of communication.

Examples:

  • I will reply to your email as soon as possible.
  • She replied to his text message with a thank you.
  • He always replies to comments on his social media posts.
  • Please understand that I cannot reply to everyone.
  • I just need reply to an email.
  • I must reply to Aunt Fernande.
  • They made me reply to dispatch, Jake.
  • No reply to the injunction was received.
  • Dear Sir, I received no reply to my letter.
  • As I know your reply to my request will be.
  • Anita didn't reply to my e-mail.
  • I never thought you'd reply to my letter.
  • I have had a reply to my letter.
  • My reply to your obnoxious letters.
  • Our reply to a bizarre article by Massimo Introvigne which appeared in Terrorism and Political Violence.
  • Camera had copied Nesson on his reply to Pedraza.
  • To reply to the booking proposal, see the instructions below.
  • We guarantee a prompt human reply to any questions or concerns you may have.
  • I am still waiting for a reply to this letter.
  • Mr. Brandt did not reply to my letter.
  • Frankly, the reply to this inquiry is yes.
  • To reply to a message, just tap it.
  • In this chapter we will try to reply to these questions.

Alternatives:

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  • react to
  • acknowledge
  • get back to

reply on

This is not a standard phrase in English. It is not commonly used.

  • I repeat, U.S.S. Nathan James, if you are still out there, please reply on V.H.F. channel 1-6.
  • Mrs Kinnock, the Commission did not ask to reply on the last item and that is why I closed the debate, precisely because there was no request to speak.
  • The competent authority of the enforcing State shall enforce the prohibition without any formalities being required, other than a reply on the basis of form referred to in Article 3(2) of Decision 2005/876/JHA.
  • Mrs de Palacio, for months now I have sometimes had difficulty following your arguments, and that is still the case as regards your reply on the subject of coal.
  • Omya submitted a reply on 16 May 2006.
  • Following two requests for deadline extension, the Hungarian authorities submitted their reply on 7 October 2013.
  • It sent a letter to Germany on 13 February 2002 and received a reply on 27 March 2003.
  • A further request for information on these points was therefore sent on 19 February 2014 and Austria provided a reply on 5 May 2014.
  • Zelezarny Veseli a.s., Czech Republik (in this case the verification method entailed a detailed analysis and cross-check of the reply on the basis of supporting documentation provided)
  • Can the Commission explain to citizens who are awaiting its reply on this matter why it needs more than one year to tackle their complaint?
  • Mr Fischler will reply on behalf of Mrs Wallström.
  • Of the remaining five Russian producers one company provided the Commission with an individual reply on its spare capacity.
  • So I cannot yet give a definitive reply on this.
  • We should appreciate a reply on that aspect too.
  • I welcome Mr Hyland's question and the Council's reply on rural depopulation.
  • We look forward to hearing the Commissioner's reply on Amendment No 92.
  • Commissioner Fischler did not furnish him with a reply on this point.
  • Please reply on the CE mark, which is the safety guarantee.
  • I am here to reply on behalf of the Commission.
  • I suggest focusing in my initial reply on the contribution of trade policy to economic recovery.

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