Imply
Verb
UK
/ÉŞmËplaÉŞ/
US
/ÉŞmËplaÉŞ/
Definition
To suggest or hint at something without saying it directly.
Example
"His words implied that he was upset."
"A teacherâs tone can sometimes imply more than the actual words."
"When she said, âYouâre the intelligent girl in our class,â she implied that others were not."
Explanation
To imply means to suggest something without saying it directly. For example, her smile implied that she was happy. If a teacher says, âYou might want to study more,â it implies you didnât do well. When people imply something, they give a hint or let you guess the real meaning from their words or tone. Itâs about understanding hidden meaning.