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My inference was based on the clues.
What does Inference mean?
An inference is an idea based on clues.
Dictionary definition
A conclusion reached by using clues and evidence.
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Inference in a sentence
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The story did not say it directly, so we made an inference.
hard
A strong inference needs evidence from the text.
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What does inference mean?
Inference means an idea based on clues.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to inference?
conclusion is close in meaning to inference in many contexts.
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MeaningInference means An inference is an idea based on clues.
ExampleExample: My inference was based on the clues.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- in · fer · ens
- Strongest beat
- in
- Ending
- ens
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on in.
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Synonyms
Words like Inference
conclusionUse for an idea reached from evidence.
deductionUse for reasoning from clues.
Antonyms
Opposite words
guessUse when there is little or no evidence.
misreadingUse when clues are understood incorrectly.
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Word family
Inference word family
Base word
inference
noun
inference
A conclusion based on clues and evidence.
noun
inferences
More than one conclusion based on clues.
verb
infer
To use clues to figure out meaning.
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Hint for students
An inference is an idea based on clues.
Common mix-up
Inference is not the same as guess. Inference means an inference is an idea based on clues.
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Read this model sentence: The story did not say it directly, so we made an inference. Clue words: story, not, directly. Underline clue words that show why inference fits instead of guess. Now write one new sentence that shows inference without using the word inference. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show inference?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The story did not say it directly, so we made an inference." Why does inference fit better than guess?
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