Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈplaɪər/
KK: /rɪˈplaɪər/
Definition
A person or thing that responds to a question or statement.
Example
The replier answered all the questions during the meeting.
Conversation

Did you see the email from the team about the project deadline?

Yeah, I did. I think they need a quick replier to confirm our availability.

I can reply to it later today if that helps.

That would be great! We don't want to keep them waiting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
respondent
answerer
rejoinder
Antonyms
questioner
inquirer
interrogator
Root Explanation
Replier → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "ply" (from Latin "plicare", meaning to fold or to reply). The word "replier" means someone who replies or responds again to a statement or question.
Memory Tip
Think of someone responding 'again' ('re-') to a question or statement — that's what a replier does.
Visually Confused Words
relier
reapplier
repiner
reliner
plier
resplice
repulser
reprimer