Implied: meaning, definitions and examples
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implied
[ ɪmˈplaɪd ]
in communication
Suggested or understood without being directly expressed. Implied meanings often rely on context and tone to convey the intended message.
Synonyms
implicit, inferred, tacit, understood.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| implied |
Use 'implied' when something is suggested indirectly without being explicitly stated.
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| inferred |
Use 'inferred' when someone reaches a conclusion based on evidence or reasoning rather than direct statements.
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| understood |
Use 'understood' when something is clearly known or grasped by all parties, often without requiring further explanation.
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| implicit |
Use 'implicit' when something is understood without being directly stated, often referring to underlying assumptions or inherent understanding.
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| tacit |
Use 'tacit' when something is understood or implied without being spoken or written, often referring to unspoken agreements or consent.
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Examples of usage
- The speaker never explicitly stated his opinion, but it was implied through his tone.
- Her smile implied agreement with the proposal.
in actions
To indicate or suggest something indirectly. Implied actions can be subtle and require careful observation to interpret correctly.
Synonyms
hinted, insinuated, intimated, suggested.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| implied |
Implied is used when something is not directly stated but is understood from the context or the way something is said.
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| hinted |
Hinted suggests a slight or indirect suggestion or piece of information, usually when trying to indicate something gently or subtly.
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| suggested |
Suggested is used for offering an idea, plan, or advice usually in a helpful or constructive manner.
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| insinuated |
Insinuated carries a negative connotation and is used when someone suggests something in a sly or deceitful manner, often to convey a negative implication without saying it outright.
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| intimated |
Intimated is used when communicating something delicately or indirectly, often in a serious or formal context.
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Examples of usage
- She implied her disapproval by crossing her arms and frowning.
- The lack of response implied a lack of interest.
Translations
Translations of the word "implied" in other languages:
🇵🇹 implícito
🇮🇳 निहित
🇩🇪 impliziert
🇮🇩 tersirat
🇺🇦 неявний
🇵🇱 domniemany
🇯🇵 暗示された
🇫🇷 implicite
🇪🇸 implícito
🇹🇷 örtük
🇰🇷 암시된
🇸🇦 مُضْمَر
🇨🇿 implikovaný
🇸🇰 implikovaný
🇨🇳 隐含的
🇸🇮 implicitno
🇮🇸 óbeint
🇰🇿 астарлы
🇬🇪 ნაგულისხმევი
🇦🇿 dolayısı ilə
🇲🇽 implícito
Etymology
The word 'implied' comes from the Latin word 'implēre', meaning 'to fill up'. Over time, it developed the sense of 'to enfold, involve, or entangle'. The modern usage of 'implied' emerged in the 16th century in English to denote something understood or suggested without being directly expressed.