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Implied vs Understood - What's the difference?

implied | understood |

As adjectives the difference between implied and understood

is that implied is suggested without being stated directly while understood is of things which have been comprehended.

As verbs the difference between implied and understood

is that implied is past tense of imply while understood is past tense of understand.

As an interjection understood is

indicates comprehension on the part of the speaker.

implied

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Suggested without being stated directly.
  • Antonyms

    * (suggested without being stated) verbal, express

    Derived terms

    * impliedly

    Verb

    (head)
  • (imply)
  • understood

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of things which have been comprehended.
  • Verb

    (head)
  • (understand)