supposedly

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing or implying that something is true or that someone believes it to be true, despite a lack of concrete evidence

• supposed, supposedly believed, presumed

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

allegedly , purportedly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with supposedly
applaud , avowed , brooded , budded , congratulated , disapproved , dozed , grooms , groans , improves , insubordinate , joked , loomed , mood , noodled , roamed , soared , spruced , subordinate , toiled , voiced , wooed

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Homophones

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1. supposed () : believed or assumed to be the case although not necessarily true
   

2. suppose () : consider or assume as a possibility
   

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Variants

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supposedly

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Forms

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'supposedly' is an adverb and does not have different forms

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Etymology

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From Old French supposer, from supporter, to hold up, sustain, from sub- 'under' + tenere 'to hold'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'supposedly' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In the 1950s, 'supposedly' was used as the name of a popular brand of gum.

3. The longest word in the English language that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'supposedly' is 'stuporifically'.

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Related Concepts

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1. conjecture: An opinion or theory formed without concrete evidence

2. assumption: A thing that is accepted as true or as a fact, without being proved

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Culture

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In literature, 'supposedly' is often used to introduce doubt or uncertainty, and can be found in various forms of narrative, such as first-person narratives, where the reliability of the narrator is called into question.

How to Memorize "supposedly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scenario where someone is telling a story, and they use the word 'supposedly'. Visualize the context in which the word is used and the tone of the speaker.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'supposedly' comes from the Old French word 'supposer', which means 'to hold up' or 'to sustain'. Imagine holding up or sustaining an idea or belief, even if it is not based on concrete evidence.

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