The difference between Implied and Verbal

When used as adjectives, implied means suggested without being stated directly, whereas verbal means of or relating to words.


Verbal is also noun with the meaning: a verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. in english, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals.

Verbal is also verb with the meaning: to induce into fabricating a confession.

check bellow for the other definitions of Implied and Verbal

  1. Implied as an adjective:

    Suggested without being stated directly; implicated or hinted at.

  1. Implied as a verb:

  1. Verbal as an adjective:

    Of or relating to words.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: wordish"

  2. Verbal as an adjective:

    Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.

  3. Verbal as an adjective:

    Consisting of words only.

    Examples:

    "ant non-verbasubstantive"

  4. Verbal as an adjective:

    Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.

    Examples:

    "a verbal contract"

    "a verbal testimony"

  5. Verbal as an adjective (grammar):

    Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: rhematic"

  6. Verbal as an adjective (grammar):

    Used to form a verb.

  7. Verbal as an adjective:

    Capable of speech.

    Examples:

    "ant preverbal"

  8. Verbal as an adjective:

    Word for word.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: literaverbatim"

    "a verbal translation"

  9. Verbal as an adjective (obsolete):

    Abounding with words; verbose.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Shakespeare"

  1. Verbal as a noun (grammar):

    A verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. In English, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals.

  1. Verbal as a verb (transitive, British, Australia):

    To induce into fabricating a confession.

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