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supposed Definition and Meaning in English (supposed definition)

adjective
Synonyms:presumedreputedalleged
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Supposed definition: Generally assumed or believed to be the case, often without certain proof.

Definitions of Supposed

  1. 1adjective

    Generally assumed or believed to be the case, often without certain proof.

  2. 2adjective

    Required or expected to do something according to a rule, custom, or arrangement.

Example Sentences

casual

“He is supposed to be the best doctor in the city.”

formal

“You are not supposed to touch the exhibits.”

casual

“The train was supposed to arrive an hour ago.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivesuppose
present participlesupposing
nounsupposition
adverbsupposedly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

be supposed toexpression

To be expected or required to do something, or to be generally believed to be true.

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Supposed definition: Generally assumed or believed to be the case, often without certain proof.
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