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what she replied vs what did she reply

Both "what she replied" and "what did she reply" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "What she replied" is used in reported speech or indirect speech, while "what did she reply" is used in direct questions. They serve different purposes, but both are grammatical.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in reported speech or indirect speech.

"what she replied"

This phrase is used to refer to the response given by someone in the past, often in a narrative or when reporting what someone said.

Examples:

  • I asked her what she replied, and she said she couldn't remember.
  • He told me what she replied to his proposal.
  • Do you know what she replied when he asked her out?
  • Can you tell me what she replied to the invitation?
  • I wonder what she replied to his message.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in direct questions to inquire about someone's response.

"what did she reply"

This phrase is used to directly ask about the response given by someone in the past.

Examples:

  • What did she reply when you asked her about the project?
  • Can you remember what she replied when you told her the news?
  • I wonder what she replied when he proposed to her.
  • What did she reply to your message?
  • Do you know what she replied to the email?
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  • 2 days ago ... what did she reply when you told her she looked like Ethel Cain? ... She just said thk u haha. The whole pop up was lowkey as fuck, i was ...
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  • Aug 4, 2010 ... We told her that she clicked the wrong item for the kabob plate, and what did she reply? "Oh, it's the same thing." Really? So shouldn't the ...
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  • I sobered up enough to note how late it was, so I rushed home." What did she reply? "You liar!!", she said, "You were in the lab again and coming home you ...
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