Cool MateMeaning of Supposed to
Required or expected to do something based on a plan or obligation.
In simple words: expected to do something
Supposed to in a sentence
- He is supposed to finish the report by Friday.
- We were supposed to meet at the café yesterday.
- She’s supposed to call her parents every week.
- They are supposed to arrive around 5 PM.
- I thought we were supposed to study together for the exam.
How to use Supposed to
Use 'supposed to' to express expectations. It can imply obligation or a plan. More formal contexts might prefer 'expected to'.
Grammar pattern
supposed to + verb
Memory hint
Think 'suppose' as 'I am supposed to', like a superhero has duties.
Related words
Collocations with Supposed to
- be supposed to
- supposed to be
- supposed to do
Synonyms for Supposed to
- expected to
- meant to
- obligated to
- required to
Common mistakes with Supposed to
- Confusing with 'suppose to' which is incorrect.
- Using the past tense incorrectly, e.g., 'was supposed' requires context.
- Mixing up obligations and permissions; 'supposed to' implies obligation.
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Frequently asked questions about "Supposed to"
What does "Supposed to" mean?
expected to do something
What is the definition of "Supposed to"?
Required or expected to do something based on a plan or obligation.
How do you use "Supposed to" in a sentence?
He is supposed to finish the report by Friday.
Can you give another example of "Supposed to"?
We were supposed to meet at the café yesterday.
What are synonyms for "Supposed to"?
Common alternatives include expected to, meant to, obligated to, required to.
What words go with "Supposed to"?
It commonly pairs with be supposed to, supposed to be, supposed to do.
What are common mistakes when using "Supposed to"?
Confusing with 'suppose to' which is incorrect. Using the past tense incorrectly, e.g., 'was supposed' requires context. Mixing up obligations and permissions; 'supposed to' implies obligation.
How do you pronounce "Supposed to"?
US: //səˈpoʊzd tə//, UK: //səˈpəʊzd tə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Supposed to"?
Use 'supposed to' to express expectations. It can imply obligation or a plan. More formal contexts might prefer 'expected to'.