Definition, synonyms and related words
simple past tense and past participle of imply
"The detective noted that no direct accusation was made, yet it was clearly implied by her frown."
In plain English: To imply something is to suggest it without saying it directly out loud.
"The instructions implied that we should arrive early for the meeting."
Suggested without being stated directly; implicated or hinted at.
"Her silence implied that she disagreed with the plan, even though she never voiced her opinion."
In plain English: Implied means something is suggested without being directly stated.
"The manager's angry tone implied that he was very unhappy with our work."
Usage: Use implied to describe something that is suggested indirectly rather than explicitly stated, such as an unspoken agreement in conversation. This word often confuses speakers who mistakenly use it when they mean "explicit," but remember that the core meaning always involves a lack of direct declaration.