Cool MateMeaning of Allegedly
expressed as though something is a fact but without giving any proof
In simple words: It is said that something is true, but it hasn't been proven.
Allegedly in a sentence
- crimes allegedly committed during the war
How to use Allegedly
Use 'allegedly' when reporting accusations or claims that are not confirmed. It's common in news articles but less so in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'a-ledge' — as if you're on the edge and someone throws an accusation without proof.
Related words
Collocations with Allegedly
- allegedly involved
- allegedly committed
- allegedly stated
- allegedly seen
- allegedly linked
Synonyms for Allegedly
- supposedly
- reportedly
- purportedly
- claimed
- putatively
Opposites of Allegedly
- undeniably
- certainly
- definitely
- unquestionably
Common mistakes with Allegedly
- Using it in informal contexts where a more casual phrase would be better.
- Confusing it with 'allegation', which is a noun.
- Misplacing it in a sentence, often using it before the subject instead of before the verb.
Allegedly appears in
Allegedly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يُزعم
يُقال إن شيئًا ما صحيح، لكن لم يتم إثباته.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বলা হয়ে থাকে
বলা হয়ে থাকে যে কিছু সত্য, কিন্তু তা প্রমাণিত হয়নি।
- GermanDeutsch
Angeblich
Es wird gesagt, dass etwas wahr ist, aber es wurde nicht bewiesen.
- SpanishEspañol
Supuestamente
Se dice que algo es cierto, pero no se ha probado.
- Persianفارسی
ادعا شده
گفته میشود چیزی درست است، اما ثابت نشده.
- FrenchFrançais
Alléguément
On dit que quelque chose est vrai, mais ça n'a pas été prouvé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कथित तौर पर
कहा जाता है कि कुछ सच है, लेकिन इसे साबित नहीं किया गया है।
- ItalianItaliano
Presumibilmente, A quanto pare
Si dice che qualcosa sia vero, ma non è stato dimostrato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Supostamente
Dizem que algo é verdade, mas ainda não foi provado.
- RussianРусский
Предположительно
Говорят, что что-то правда, но это не доказано.
- Urduاردو
بظاہر
کہا جاتا ہے کہ کوئی چیز سچی ہے، لیکن اسے ثابت نہیں کیا گیا۔
- Chinese中文
据称
据说某事是真的，但还没有被证明。
More words like Allegedly
- Supposedly
- Reportedly
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Allegedly
What does Allegedly mean?
It is said that something is true, but it hasn't been proven.
What is the definition of Allegedly?
expressed as though something is a fact but without giving any proof
How do you use Allegedly in a sentence?
crimes allegedly committed during the war
What are synonyms for Allegedly?
Common alternatives include supposedly, reportedly, purportedly, claimed, putatively.
What is the opposite of Allegedly?
Opposite meanings include undeniably, certainly, definitely, unquestionably.
What words go with Allegedly?
It commonly pairs with allegedly involved, allegedly committed, allegedly stated, allegedly seen, allegedly linked.
What are common mistakes when using Allegedly?
Using it in informal contexts where a more casual phrase would be better. Confusing it with 'allegation', which is a noun. Misplacing it in a sentence, often using it before the subject instead of before the verb.
How do you pronounce Allegedly?
US: /["/əˈledʒɪdli/"]/, UK: /["/əˈledʒɪdli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Allegedly?
Use 'allegedly' when reporting accusations or claims that are not confirmed. It's common in news articles but less so in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Allegedly?
"Allegedly" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.