adj

implied

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adj

Suggested or hinted at rather than clearly stated.

"There was an implied threat behind his polite words."

"The contract has an implied obligation to act fairly."

How to Use Implied

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSuggested without being said directly.

Common pairings

implied consent implied meaning

more implied comparative, most implied superlative

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There was an _____ threat behind his polite words.

verbal express

verbal spoken express communicate explicit stopper

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verbal express spoken communicate explicit stopper