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imply

/ɪmplˈa‍ɪ/
CEFR B1IELTS 5.5+adverbDifficulty 2/5
Definition

To imply in a formal or academic context.

In simple English

To imply in a formal or academic context.

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Students may encounter the verb “imply” in academic reading and PTE tasks.

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Practise hearing and typing “imply” without autocorrect; notice its letter pattern and word family.

Common mistake

Common risk: omitting, doubling, or transposing letters in “imply”. Type the whole word from audio before checking.

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