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Supposed

🇬🇧 UK //səˈpəʊzd// 🇺🇸 US //səˈpoʊzd//

Meaning of Supposed

Regarded as intended or required according to a belief or assumption.

In simple words: Expected or thought to be true.

Supposed in a sentence

• He was supposed to arrive by noon but is still not here.
• This book is supposed to be a bestseller.
• They are supposed to finish their project by Friday.
• She told him he was supposed to pick up the cake.
• I thought we were supposed to meet at 6 PM.
• He was supposed to help me, but he didn't show up.
• The rules are supposed to keep everyone safe.
• This exercise is supposed to be easy, but I found it challenging.

How to use Supposed

Use 'supposed' to express expectations or beliefs. It is suitable in both spoken and written contexts but may sound informal in some formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'I suppose' as you imagine a person thinking of their options.

Related words

Collocations with Supposed

• supposed to be
• is supposed to
• was supposed to
• supposed outcome
• supposed purpose

Synonyms for Supposed

• expected
• assumed
• believed
• presumed
• intended

Opposites of Supposed

• unfounded
• unverified

Common mistakes with Supposed

• Confused with 'suppose', which is the verb form.
• Misused in past tense contexts where 'was supposed to' is needed.
• Used incorrectly as an adverb, such as 'supposedly'.

Frequently asked questions about Supposed

What does Supposed mean?

Expected or thought to be true.

What is the definition of Supposed?

Regarded as intended or required according to a belief or assumption.

How do you use Supposed in a sentence?

He was supposed to arrive by noon but is still not here.

Can you give another example of Supposed?

This book is supposed to be a bestseller.

What are synonyms for Supposed?

Common alternatives include expected, assumed, believed, presumed, intended.

What is the opposite of Supposed?

Opposite meanings include unfounded, unverified.

What words go with Supposed?

It commonly pairs with supposed to be, is supposed to, was supposed to, supposed outcome, supposed purpose.

What are common mistakes when using Supposed?

Confused with 'suppose', which is the verb form. Misused in past tense contexts where 'was supposed to' is needed. Used incorrectly as an adverb, such as 'supposedly'.

How do you pronounce Supposed?

US: //səˈpoʊzd//, UK: //səˈpəʊzd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Supposed?

Use 'supposed' to express expectations or beliefs. It is suitable in both spoken and written contexts but may sound informal in some formal writing.