# implying

Pronunciation: say "im-PLY-ing" /ɪmˈplaɪɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of imply. — present participle and gerund of imply
   - Simple: The -ing form of imply. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _By raising his eyebrows, he was implying serious doubt about the plan._
   - _The report stops short of implying any wrongdoing by the company._

## Noun

2. An implication; something suggested or hinted at rather than directly stated.
   - Simple: A hint or suggestion that is not said openly.
   - _The constant implying in his memo left readers guessing at the real message._
   - _Her implying carried more weight than any direct accusation could have._

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