implicitly
gb/ɪmplˈɪsətli/ us/ɪmplˈɪsətli/
B2
Inglês
~ 10000
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
B2
property
1
in a way not directly stated
In a way that is not said clearly with words, but is understood from the situation or from what is said.
Padrão de uso:
to say [something] implicitly; to be implicitly understood
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse "implicitly" with "explicitly." "Implicitly" means the message is hidden or suggested, while "explicitly" means it is clear and directly stated. Spelling mistakes like *implicitely* are also common.
Sinónimos
indirectly (Focuses on the manner of communication; can be physical or structural as well, not only about meaning or implications.)
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tacitly (Often used for agreement or approval that is unspoken but understood, slightly more formal.)
Antónimos
explicitly (Directly and clearly stated in words, with no need to read between the lines.)
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directly (Without hiding or softening the message; the opposite of hinting or implying.)
Colocações
implicitly suggest
|implicitly acknowledge
|implicitly criticize
|implicitly accept
|implicitly convey
|implicitly understood
Temas
communication
|thinking
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The article implicitly criticized the government without naming any officials.
- By staying silent, she implicitly agreed to the plan.
- The contract implicitly assumes that both sides act in good faith.
- His apology implicitly admitted that he had been wrong.
- The teacher never said we failed, but her tone implicitly conveyed disappointment.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He did not say it, but he implicitly said no.
- Her words implicitly show that she is not happy.
- The rules implicitly tell us to be on time.
- The story implicitly teaches us to be kind.
- Their offer implicitly includes free support.
adverb
C1
property
2
completely and without question
In a way that shows full trust or agreement, without asking questions or having doubts.
Padrão de uso:
to implicitly trust [someone]; to implicitly follow [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is about being "hidden" or "not stated," like the more common sense of "implicitly." In this sense, it instead shows the *degree* of trust or belief (total, without question).
Sinónimos
completely (Very general; can describe many kinds of total degree, not only trust or belief.)
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unquestioningly (Stresses that no questions are asked and no doubts are shown; close in meaning but focuses more on behavior than inner feeling.)
Antónimos
skeptically (Shows doubt and questioning instead of full trust.)
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conditionally (Trust or agreement is limited and depends on certain conditions, opposite of full, open trust.)
Colocações
implicitly trust
|implicitly obey
|implicitly follow
|implicitly believe
|implicitly support
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|beliefs
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She implicitly trusts her doctor and follows all his advice.
- The team implicitly believed in their coach's decisions.
- Citizens should not implicitly obey authority without thinking for themselves.
- He implicitly accepted the offer, confident that it was fair.
- They implicitly supported the project, never challenging a single proposal.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I implicitly trust my best friend.
- He implicitly believes everything she says.
- The workers implicitly follow the manager's rules.
- The students implicitly respect their teacher.
- She implicitly accepts his ideas without questions.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
implicitly
IPA
GB/ɪmplˈɪsətli/
US/ɪmplˈɪsətli/
Sílabas e acento
im - pli - citly (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pli)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: implicitly
- Plural: implicitlies
Família de palavras
Forms
implicitlies
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
explicit
adjective B2
explicitly
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
implicitness
noun
Expressões
implicitly accept
1/ɪmplˈɪsətli æksˈɛpt/
fixed phrase
accept without clearly saying so
To show that you agree with something without saying yes in a clear way.
Exemplos
- By signing the form, you implicitly accept the terms and conditions.
- She implicitly accepted the decision by not objecting.
implicitly assume
1/ɪmplˈɪsətli əsˈum/
fixed phrase
quietly believe without stating
To believe something is true without saying it and without clear proof, usually because it seems obvious.
Exemplos
- Many reports implicitly assume that economic growth will continue.
- The study implicitly assumes that all participants answer honestly.
implicitly criticize
1/ɪmplˈɪsətli kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
criticize in an indirect way
To say or show that you do not approve of something without saying it clearly or directly.
Exemplos
- The article implicitly criticized the company for its poor safety record.
- By comparing him to his brother, she implicitly criticized his performance.
implicitly follow
1/ɪmplˈɪsətli fˈɑloʊ/
fixed phrase
follow rules without question
To do what rules or a person say, completely and without asking questions or doubting.
Exemplos
- The soldiers implicitly followed every command.
- New employees often implicitly follow office traditions without knowing why.
implicitly trust
1/ɪmplˈɪsətli tɹˈʌst/
fixed phrase
trust completely and without doubt
To trust someone fully, without any questions or doubts.
Exemplos
- Children often implicitly trust their parents.
- You should not implicitly trust every website you visit.