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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

imply vs hint

if you don't mind guys i have a little question what's the difference between these two words imply and hint , they seem to have the same meaning in definition and if they are actually the same which one of them is more natural and common in everyday English

a - Are you ( hinting - implying ) that I'm ?fat?
b - Mum's ( hinted - implied ) she might ?pay for my ?trip to Mexico

thanks in advance
  

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'Hint' is to make a subtle suggestion with the intent to influence the other's understanding. 'Imply' is merely to say subtly.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Hint' is to make a subtle suggestion with the intent to influence the other's understanding.
  • 'Imply' is merely to say subtly.
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'Hint' is to make a subtle suggestion with the intent to influence the other's understanding.
'Imply' is merely to say subtly.
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