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"Reply" vs. "answer": what's the difference?
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 05/04/2025, 20:09
Anwar Kareem 05/04/2025, 20:09English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "reply" and "answer" involve responding to a question, statement, or communication, and are often interchangeable in casual usage.
What is different?
A "reply" typically refers to a direct response to an expressed communication (such as a message or statement), while "answer" more broadly refers to the act of addressing a question, often involving providing information or clarification.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Reply- She decided to reply to his email later.
- He replied with a short message.
- Please reply to the invitation by Friday.
- She couldn't answer the question correctly.
- The teacher asked him to answer loudly.
- He gave an answer that surprised everyone.
Difference
