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réplica — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aftershock noun A smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same area.
  • answer noun A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
  • copy noun A duplicate of something original.
  • counterfeit adj Made to imitate something genuine in order to deceive; fake.
  • replica noun An exact copy of something, often made for display or study rather than actual use.
  • retort noun A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.

Senses

réplica is used for these senses in English:

  • aftershock (seismology) An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").
  • answer (legal) A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.
  • copy An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
  • counterfeit False, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
  • replica An exact copy.
  • retort A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.

aftershock — full definition

  1. noun A smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same area.
  2. noun A further, usually lesser, consequence following a major event.

answer — full definition

  1. noun A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
  2. verb To give a reply, especially to a question, letter, or call.
  3. verb To be accountable or responsible for something, often to someone in authority.

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