Cool MateMeaning of Supposedly
according to what is generally thought or believed but not known for certain
In simple words: Something is believed to be true, but it may not be.
Supposedly in a sentence
- The novel is supposedly based on a true story.
- a poem supposedly written by Shakespeare
- Police have found the supposedly stolen car.
How to use Supposedly
Use 'supposedly' when describing something that is commonly accepted but may not be true. It's neutral and generally suitable in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in informal conversations.
Grammar pattern
supposedly + clause
Memory hint
Think of 'suppose' — if you suppose something, it might not be the real thing.
Related words
Collocations with Supposedly
- supposedly true
- supposedly said
- supposedly happening
- supposedly planned
- supposedly proven
Synonyms for Supposedly
- allegedly
- presumably
- reportedly
- ostensibly
- putatively
Opposites of Supposedly
Common mistakes with Supposedly
- 'Supposedly' vs 'supposably' confusion.
- Using 'supposedly' in overly formal contexts.
- Misplacing 'supposedly' within a sentence.
Supposedly appears in
Supposedly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يُفترض
يُعتقد أن شيئًا ما صحيح، ولكنه قد لا يكون كذلك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বলা হয়ে থাকে
কোনো কিছু সত্য বলে বিশ্বাস করা হয়, কিন্তু তা নাও হতে পারে।
- GermanDeutsch
Angeblich
Etwas wird als wahr geglaubt, ist es aber vielleicht nicht.
- SpanishEspañol
Supuestamente
Se cree que algo es verdad, pero puede que no lo sea.
- Persianفارسی
ظاهراً، گویا
چیزی که باور میشود درست است، اما شاید نباشد.
- FrenchFrançais
Soi-disant
On croit que quelque chose est vrai, mais ce n'est peut-être pas le cas.
- Hindiहिन्दी
माना जाता है
कुछ ऐसा है जिसे सच माना जाता है, लेकिन शायद न हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Presumibilmente
Si crede che qualcosa sia vero, ma potrebbe non esserlo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Supostamente
Acredita-se que algo seja verdade, mas pode não ser.
- RussianРусский
Предположительно
Что-то считается правдой, но это не так.
- Urduاردو
ظاہراً، بظاہر، غالباً
کسی چیز کے بارے میں یہ سمجھا جاتا ہے کہ وہ سچ ہے، لیکن شاید ایسا نہ ہو۔
- Chinese中文
据说, 好像, 表面上
某事被认为是真的，但事实可能并非如此。
More words like Supposedly
- Allegedly
- Presumably
- Reportedly
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Frequently asked questions about Supposedly
What does Supposedly mean?
Something is believed to be true, but it may not be.
What is the definition of Supposedly?
according to what is generally thought or believed but not known for certain
How do you use Supposedly in a sentence?
The novel is supposedly based on a true story.
Can you give another example of Supposedly?
a poem supposedly written by Shakespeare
What are synonyms for Supposedly?
Common alternatives include allegedly, presumably, reportedly, ostensibly, putatively.
What is the opposite of Supposedly?
Opposite meanings include actually, definitely, certainly.
What words go with Supposedly?
It commonly pairs with supposedly true, supposedly said, supposedly happening, supposedly planned, supposedly proven.
What are common mistakes when using Supposedly?
'Supposedly' vs 'supposably' confusion. Using 'supposedly' in overly formal contexts. Misplacing 'supposedly' within a sentence.
How do you pronounce Supposedly?
US: /["/səˈpəʊzɪdli/"]/, UK: /["/səˈpəʊzɪdli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Supposedly?
Use 'supposedly' when describing something that is commonly accepted but may not be true. It's neutral and generally suitable in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in informal conversations.
What CEFR level is Supposedly?
"Supposedly" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.