Find the word that fits

Implication: alternatives and connections

Begin with the reviewed alternatives, then explore broader connections without treating every related word as an automatic substitute.

Try an example: important law show help change happy
26,102 words currently have published synonym-style alternatives
90,593 searchable synonym connections
350,924 published thesaurus relationships of every type
Start with the meaning

Implication

The act of implicating, or the state of being implicated.

55 useful connections shown 23 reviewed relationships and 32 broader connections.
Best place to begin

Reviewed alternatives and contrasts

These links were deliberately created. Use the interchangeability score and guidance to judge whether a word will work in your sentence.

Broader term 7

Accusal 76% connected

Accusation.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Accusation 76% connected

The act of accusing or charging with a crime or with a lighter offense.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Illation 76% connected

The act or process of inferring from premises or reasons; perception of the connection between ideas; that which is inferred; inference; deduction; c…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Inference 76% connected

The act or process of inferring by deduction or induction.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Involvement 76% connected

The act of involving, or the state of being involved.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Meaning 76% connected

of Mean

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Substance 76% connected

That which underlies all outward manifestations; substratum; the permanent subject or cause of phenomena, whether material or spiritual; that in whic…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Narrower term 2

Innuendo 76% connected

An oblique hint; a remote allusion or reference, usually derogatory to a person or thing not named; an insinuation.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Insinuation 76% connected

The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Derivationally related 8

Implicate 74% connected

To infold; to fold together; to interweave.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Implicate 74% connected

To infold; to fold together; to interweave.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Imply 74% connected

To infold or involve; to wrap up.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Imply 74% connected

To infold or involve; to wrap up.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Incriminate 74% connected

To accuse; to charge with a crime or fault; to criminate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Incriminate 74% connected

To accuse; to charge with a crime or fault; to criminate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Significant 74% connected

Fitted or designed to signify or make known somethingl having a meaning; standing as a sign or token; expressive or suggestive; as, a significant wor…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Significant 74% connected

Fitted or designed to signify or make known somethingl having a meaning; standing as a sign or token; expressive or suggestive; as, a significant wor…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 4

Deduction 92% connected

Act or process of deducing or inferring.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Entailment 92% connected

The act of entailing or of giving, as an estate, and directing the mode of descent.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Import 92% connected

To bring in from abroad; to introduce from without; especially, to bring (wares or merchandise) into a place or country from a foreign country, in th…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Significance 92% connected

Alt. of Significancy

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Academic alternative 1

Related word 1

Impact 80% connected

To drive close; to press firmly together: to wedge into a place.

ad editorial 2026 08 academic 20% interchangeable less formal

Use for what follows logically or potentially, not automatically for measured impact.

Explore further

Words found in the same groups

These words appear together in curated vocabulary groups. They may be alternatives, contrasts or neighbouring ideas, so check the definition before replacing your original word.

Explore further

Words from the same subject

These terms belong to the same specialist field or topic. They help you explore the subject, but they are not automatically synonyms.

Explore further

Words connected by meaning

Their definitions overlap or refer to similar ideas. Use these to widen your search, then compare the exact meanings.