The terms 'imply' and 'infer' are not interchangable....

scouse_dave · 07-19-2003, 01:38 PM

just so you know.

that really pisses me off

killed radio star · 07-19-2003, 01:44 PM

yeah, sweet

sickbadthing · 07-19-2003, 01:48 PM

What are you inferring?

Ghetto_Squirrel · 07-19-2003, 02:00 PM

If you can't distinguish between the two, please stick with "Whatchoo mean?" or "Knowutahmsayin?"

scouse_dave · 07-19-2003, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sickbadthing
What are you inferring?

zing!

i just hate it when people try to look more intelligent than they are by using a word they blatantly don't understand...

Mooney · 07-19-2003, 02:22 PM

in·fer (n-fûr)
v. in·ferred, in·fer·ring, in·fers
v. tr.

4. To hint; imply.

scouse_dave · 07-19-2003, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mooney
4. To hint; imply.

that's bullshit and you know it!

since when has the dictionary dictated how people use the english language

07-19-2003, 01:38 PM	#1
scouse_dave Minion of Satan Location: Manchester Posts: 5,089	The terms 'imply' and 'infer' are not interchangable.... just so you know. that really pisses me off

07-19-2003, 02:00 PM	#4
Ghetto_Squirrel Minion of Satan Location: Chicago Posts: 7,157	If you can't distinguish between the two, please stick with "Whatchoo mean?" or "Knowutahmsayin?" __________________

07-19-2003, 02:22 PM	#6
Mooney Socialphobic Location: halifax Posts: 14,821	in·fer (n-fûr) v. in·ferred, in·fer·ring, in·fers v. tr. 4. To hint; imply. __________________

07-19-2003, 01:44 PM	#2
killed radio star Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,205	yeah, sweet

07-19-2003, 01:48 PM	#3
sickbadthing Out fart the hottie! Location: I have super gonorrhoea Posts: 24,316	What are you inferring?