Choose the correct meaning pair: ‘Imply’ and ‘Infer’ differ in that ‘Imply’ means:
ATo state something directly
BTo conclude something from evidence
CTo suggest something indirectly
DTo question something
Explanation
– ‘Imply’ means to suggest something indirectly without stating it outright.
– ‘Infer’ means to draw a conclusion based on evidence or reasoning.
– Example: His tone seemed to imply doubt, so I could infer he disagreed.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Pair of Words
- Subtopic: Confusing Word Pairs

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