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implied
ihm-PLYD
Implied (adj) means Suggested or hinted at rather than clearly stated. Example: “Her silence carried an implied criticism of the plan.”
adj
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Suggested or hinted at rather than clearly stated.
"Her silence carried an implied criticism of the plan."
"her implied disapproval of the plan"
"There was an implied threat behind his polite words."
"The contract has an implied obligation to act fairly."
How to use implied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSuggested without being said directly.
Common pairings
implied consent
implied meaning
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What does “implied” mean?
The word “implied” means suggested or hinted at rather than clearly stated. In plain terms, suggested without being said directly.
How do you pronounce “implied”?
“Implied” is pronounced ihm-PLYD (/ɪmˈplaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “implied” in a sentence?
Here is “implied” used in a sentence: “There was an implied threat behind his polite words.”
What is the opposite of “implied”?
The opposite of “implied” — its antonyms — are verbal and express.
What part of speech is “implied”?
“Implied” is an adjective.
Is “implied” a common word?
“Implied” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'implied' and 'stated'?
Something implied is suggested or hinted at without being said directly, while something stated is expressed openly and clearly in words. Implied meaning is read between the lines, whereas stated meaning is on the surface.
What is the difference between 'implied' and 'explicit'?
'Implied' means the meaning is only hinted at and has to be inferred, while 'explicit' means it is spelled out fully and leaves no doubt. They are opposites in terms of how directly something is communicated.
What is the difference between 'implied' and 'inferred'?
A speaker or writer implies something by hinting at it, while a listener or reader infers it by working the meaning out. 'Implied' describes what is put into a message indirectly, and 'inferred' describes what is taken out of it.
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