How Do You Spell IMPLIES?

Pronunciation: [ɪmplˈa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The verb "implies" (ɪmˈplaɪz) means to hint or suggest something without stating it explicitly. It is spelled with an "i" rather than an "e" after the first letter because it is derived from the Latin word "implere," meaning to fill up or complete. In English, words derived from Latin often retain the original spelling to reflect their etymology. When using "implies," it may be helpful to remember that the "i" comes from its Latin roots and not from the English pronunciation of "imp."

IMPLIES Meaning and Definition

1. The term "implies" is a verb that is derived from the noun form "implication." To imply means to indirectly suggest, hint, or convey a meaning or a message without directly stating it. It involves conveying an understanding or assumption by using indirect or subtle language or actions.

   In a sentence, when someone implies something, they insinuate or hint at a particular meaning or understanding without explicitly saying it. This can be achieved through words, gestures, or other forms of communication. The purpose of implying is often to make a point or evoke a thought or response, while leaving room for interpretation and inference on the part of the recipient.

   The act of implying frequently involves the use of context, subtext, or implication to convey a message. It requires the recipient to connect the dots, draw conclusions, or infer the intended meaning. This can be done intentionally or unintentionally, depending on the speaker's intentions.

   Distinct from the more explicit act of stating or asserting, implying often leaves room for ambiguity or multiple interpretations. It requires the recipient to read between the lines or understand the hidden meaning within the given statement or action. Therefore, the understanding of what is implied can vary from person to person, based on their perceptions and experiences.

Top Common Misspellings for IMPLIES *

• implys 48.9361702%
• emplies 14.893617%
• imples 14.893617%
• impies 4.2553191%
• impiles 4.2553191%
• impleies 4.2553191%
• implise 4.2553191%
• impolies 4.2553191%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of IMPLIES

The word "implies" originated from the Latin term "implēre", which is a combination of "in" meaning "in" and "plēre" meaning "to fill". It was first recorded in the English language during the late 16th century.

Similar spelling words for IMPLIES

• implosion,
• implicate,
• implode,
• implied,
• Empties,
• complies,
• impulse,
• employs,
• imposes,
• implore,
• implement,
• implicit,
• impolite,
• implike,
• applies,
• impolitic,
• imply,
• impel,
• impolitely,
• impairs,
• impalas,
• dimples.

Conjugate verb Implies

CONDITIONAL

I would implies

you would implies

he/she/it would implies

we would implies

they would implies

I would imply

we would imply

you would imply

he/she/it would imply

they would imply

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be implying

you would be implying

he/she/it would be implying

we would be implying

they would be implying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have implies

you would have implies

he/she/it would have implies

we would have implies

they would have implies

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been implying

you would have been implying

he/she/it would have been implying

we would have been implying

they would have been implying

FUTURE

I will imply

you will imply

he/she/it will imply

we will imply

they will imply

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be implying

you will be implying

he/she/it will be implying

we will be implying

they will be implying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have implied

you will have implied

he/she/it will have implied

we will have implied

they will have implied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been implying

you will have been implying

he/she/it will have been implying

we will have been implying

they will have been implying

IMPERATIVE

you imply

we let´s imply

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to imply

PAST

I implied

you implied

he/she/it implied

we implied

they implied

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was implying

you were implying

he/she/it was implying

we were implying

they were implying

PAST PARTICIPLE

implied

PAST PERFECT

I had implied

you had implied

he/she/it had implied

we had implied

they had implied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been implying

you had been implying

he/she/it had been implying

we had been implying

they had been implying

PRESENT

I imply

you imply

he/she/it implies

we imply

they imply

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am implying

you are implying

he/she/it is implying

we are implying

they are implying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

implying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have implied

you have implied

he/she/it has implied

we have implied

they have implied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been implying

you have been implying

he/she/it has been implying

we have been implying

they have been implying

I would have implied

we would have implied

you would have implied

he/she/it would have implied

they would have implied