ACT Preparation / Unit 4 ACT 0324 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Imply and Infer, Lay and Lie
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The idea
Imply means suggest; infer means conclude. Lay means put something down; lie means recline or be situated.
In practice
"Her smile implied approval, and I inferred she agreed." "Lay the map on the table, then lie down."
Where people slip
The speaker implies and the listener infers. If something is being placed, use lay.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
- Nothing. This is a starting point.
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