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Implied

adjective

Implied means hinted at, not directly stated.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Implied mean?

Implied means hinted at, not directly stated.

Dictionary definition

Implied means suggested without being said directly.

Example sentences

Implied in a sentence

easy

The ending implied that the character had changed.

medium

Her smile implied she liked the surprise.

hard

A writer may use implied meaning instead of saying everything directly.

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Practice 1

What does implied mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to implied?

Practice 3

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Implied

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Synonyms

Words like Implied

suggestedRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
hintedRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
indirectRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms

Opposite words

explicitHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
directHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
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Word family

Implied word family

Base word

implied

adjective

implied

Base form.

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