reply vs say

reply and say both are nouns.

reply and say both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reply	Yes	No	Yes	No
say	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, say is a hypernym of reply; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than reply:

reply: react verbally
say: express in words

Other hypernyms of reply include state, tell.

reply (noun)	say (noun)
the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange	the chance to speak
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

reply (verb)	say (verb)
react verbally	express in words
	report or maintain
	speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
	express a supposition
	give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
	communicate or express nonverbally
	recite or repeat a fixed text
	indicate
	state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
	utter aloud
	have or contain a certain wording or form

Difference between reply and say

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