Cool MateMeaning of Reportedly
according to what some people say
In simple words: It is said that something is true, but not confirmed.
Reportedly in a sentence
- The band have reportedly decided to split up.
- The move, reportedly the President’s idea, has come in for a lot of criticism.
How to use Reportedly
Use 'reportedly' to indicate that information comes from another source and may not be verified. It's more appropriate in formal contexts, like news articles, rather than casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
reportedly + verb phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'report' as telling news, and 'edly' as like 'probably'. So, it's news that might be true.
Related words
Collocations with Reportedly
- reportedly confirmed
- reportedly involved
- reportedly stated
Synonyms for Reportedly
- allegedly
- supposedly
- apparently
- claimedly
- rumored
Opposites of Reportedly
- unconfirmedly
- anecdotally
- allegedly not
Common mistakes with Reportedly
- Confused with 'reported' vs 'reportedly'
- Using it in informal settings where a simpler word would be better
- Incorrectly placing it before the subject instead of the verb
Reportedly appears in
Reportedly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يُقال
يُقال أن شيئًا ما صحيح، لكن لم يتم تأكيده.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শোনা যায়
বলা হচ্ছে যে কিছু সত্যি, কিন্তু নিশ্চিত নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Berichten zufolge
Es wird gesagt, dass etwas wahr ist, aber nicht bestätigt.
- SpanishEspañol
Según se informa
Se dice que algo es verdad, pero no está confirmado.
- Persianفارسی
گفته میشود
یعنی میگن یه چیزی درسته، ولی هنوز مطمئن نیستیم.
- FrenchFrançais
Selon toute vraisemblance
On dit que quelque chose est vrai, mais ce n'est pas confirmé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सुना है
ऐसा कहा जाता है कि कुछ सच है, लेकिन इसकी पुष्टि नहीं हुई है।
- ItalianItaliano
A quanto pare
Si dice che qualcosa sia vero, ma non è confermato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Diz-se que
Diz-se que algo é verdade, mas não está confirmado.
- RussianРусский
Как сообщается
Говорят, что что-то правда, но это не подтверждено.
- Urduاردو
کہا جاتا ہے
کہا جاتا ہے کہ کوئی چیز سچی ہے، لیکن تصدیق نہیں ہوئی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
据说
据说某事是真的，但未经证实。
More words like Reportedly
- Allegedly
- Supposedly
- Apparently
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Frequently asked questions about Reportedly
What does Reportedly mean?
It is said that something is true, but not confirmed.
What is the definition of Reportedly?
according to what some people say
How do you use Reportedly in a sentence?
The band have reportedly decided to split up.
Can you give another example of Reportedly?
The move, reportedly the President’s idea, has come in for a lot of criticism.
What are synonyms for Reportedly?
Common alternatives include allegedly, supposedly, apparently, claimedly, rumored.
What is the opposite of Reportedly?
Opposite meanings include unconfirmedly, anecdotally, allegedly not.
What words go with Reportedly?
It commonly pairs with reportedly confirmed, reportedly involved, reportedly stated.
What are common mistakes when using Reportedly?
Confused with 'reported' vs 'reportedly' Using it in informal settings where a simpler word would be better Incorrectly placing it before the subject instead of the verb
How do you pronounce Reportedly?
US: /["/rɪˈpɔːrtɪdli/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Reportedly?
Use 'reportedly' to indicate that information comes from another source and may not be verified. It's more appropriate in formal contexts, like news articles, rather than casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Reportedly?
"Reportedly" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.