Gerund Word Explorer
ConfusableAges 15–20

Imply or infer

Imply

To suggest something without saying it directly.

Are you implying I made a mistake?

Infer

To work something out from what is said or done.

I inferred from her tone that she was upset.

Remember: Speakers and writers IMPLY; listeners and readers INFER. The sender implies; the receiver infers.

Short lessonCommonly confused wordsSome words look or sound alike but do different jobs. A small trick keeps them apart.

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