Example Sentences
"From the wet umbrella, she made the inference that it was raining outside."
"Readers make inferences by combining text clues with their own knowledge."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of inference?
Study Tips
To remember inference, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.