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implications

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈplɪkeɪʃənz]

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Learn how to use implications in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “consequences”

(noun) the possible effects or outcomes of a decision or action. When you make a choice, there can be other things that happen because of it, like ripples in a pond.

Example

Choosing to study hard can have positive implications for your future, like getting into a good school.

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Ignoring the warning signs can lead to serious negative implications for everyone's safety.

Example

What are the implications of not following the rules in our class?

Context: “suggestions”

(noun) a hint or suggestion about something. Sometimes, what we say can imply something without saying it directly, like when you hint at what you really mean.

Example

Her smile had implications of happiness and approval during the game.

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His silence had no implications; it was just a quiet moment.

Example

What implications did you think she was trying to convey with her words?

How to pronounce implications

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈplɪkeɪʃənz]

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