Is answer the same as reply and response? Can you use it casually?

Differences: answer and replyanswer are common words used by one party to ask a question and the other party, eg: ask and answer; excuse me , can you give me an answer of this question?

reply is a word commonly used in reply, e.g. is often used in writing letters to start with this sentence: thank you for your reply

Similarities: Both words have the meaning of reply. response [ri'sp�0�0ns] n.Response; React;

If you use the same, it will be the same, and if you use it differently, it will be different.

First, the meaning of the expression is different

1. reply:,reply; (by action) to respond and fight back; (in sports competitions) to respond with a score, to return the favor; Reply; Respond, react.

2. answer:,reply; Reply; Pick up**; Answered; Answer (question); respond, fight back; Satisfied, suitable; with ......Match, match; Solve (problem); Answer, answer the door; Quite a person, a counterpart.

Second, the fixed collocation is different

1. reply:no reply,No answer.

2. Answer: answer for ......and be punished; ......Charge.

Example sentence:

1、his reply was not repeatable.

His inconvenience repeated.

2、for several seconds he did not reply.

For a few seconds, he didn't.

3、his answer rather disconcerted her.

He embarrassed her.

1. The meaning is different.

answer：；Reply; Receiving trillions of potatoes sleepy**.

reply：；Reply; Response.

2. The usage is different.

answer: used as a verb with the basic meaning of "reply", which can be used in words, words, and actions, depending on the different objects can be flexibly translated.

reply: The basic meaning is """reply" and "hand reading", which mainly refers to the use of words and words to give questions, accusations, debates, questions, prosecutions or greetings, etc., and can also refer to actions, which is a more formal written language.

3. **Different.

Answer: Derived directly from the Old English adnswaru, and (against) swaru (to vow), which means to take an oath and thus refute.

reply: entered the English language in 1385, directly derived from the Old French replier, which means, to respond; Originally derived from Latin.

replicare:re (back, repeat) plicare (fold), which means to fold well again.

reply"Used to describe a response or reaction to a message or question received, emphasizing a response to previous communication; While"answer"Used to ask questions, solve doubts, or provide required information, with an emphasis on providing accurate answers or solutions.

Reply is more focused on responding to a message, question, or request received, while Answer is more broadly used to ask questions, resolve doubts, or provide answers.

Example: I received an email and I will reply to it soon(I received an email and I'll reply soon.) ）

Example: Can you answer this question for me?(Can you ask this question?) ）

Reply is usually used in formal or informal conversations, communication, while answer is more commonly used for specific questions or problem solving.

Example: She replied to my message with a brief explanation(She replied to my message with a brief explanation of this conjecture.) ）

Example: He answered all the questions correctly(He got all the questions right.) ）

Reply puts more emphasis on responding to messages or requests from others, while Answer focuses more on providing a clear solution or answer.

Example: I replied to her email with a thank-you message(I replied to her email and thanked her.) ）

Example: The teacher answered the student's question in detail.(The teacher elaborates on the student's question.) ）

Reply is usually used in written or verbal communication, while answer can be used in both written and verbal communication.

Example: Please reply to this letter by the end of the week(Please reply to this letter by the end of the week.) ）

Example: She answered the phone and took a message for her colleague(She answers** and leaves a message for her colleague.) ）

It's time to clear up your little friends again (Reply is mostly used in more formal or written situations, such as email, letters, or formal communication. Answer can be used in a wide range of situations, either formally or informally, including everyday spoken questions.

Now that you've learned the basics, let's take a look at their specific differences (.)

Difference 1: The type of response is different.

Reply is often used in response to someone's question or opinion, and is often used in written or formal contexts, such as emails, letters, official communications, etc. An answer is a direct response to a question or question, usually independent of the context.

Example sentence: she didn't reply to my email.(She didn't respond to my email.) ）

you must answer the question.(You have to ask this question.) ）

Difference 2: The nature of the object is different.

Example sentence: I replied to her letter with joy(I happily replied to her letter.) ）

he answered the question correctly.(He rightly asked the question.) ）

Difference 3: The situation is different.

Reply is mostly used in more formal or written situations, such as email, letters, or formal communication. Answer can be used in a wide range of situations, either formally or informally, including everyday spoken questions.

Example sentence: The boss has yet to reply to our proposal(The boss hasn't responded to our offer yet.) ）

can you answer my question, please?(Can you have my question?) ）

Difference 4: The content of the response is different.

When reply, it is understood to mean that it contains a substantive reply or feedback, which may contain more content or comments. Answers focus on responding to a specific question and are usually more concise and direct than a reply.

Example sentence: He replied with a detailed explanation(He replied to me with a detailed explanation.) ）

she answered 'no' to the question.(She said 'no' to the question.) ）

Difference 5: The parts of speech are different.

reply can be used as both a noun and a verb. Whereas, answer is usually used as a group verb to indicate answer, although it can also be used as a noun to indicate answer.

Example sentence: i am still waiting for your reply(I'm still waiting for your reply.) )

that's the right answer.(That's the correct answer.) )

1. Respond refers to an effective, good response to something with words or actions, often used in written or verbal responses.

2. Answer mainly refers to the use of language problems, accusations or arguments, or it may be to meet the requirements or cope with the situation with actions.

3. Reply mainly refers to giving in words, explaining, etc., and can also refer to action, which is more formal.