What does assumed mean?
Assumed means simple past and past participle of assume.
Assumed
/əˈsjuːmd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of assume.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of assume
- Used in a manner intended to deceive; pretended; simulated.
- Supposed or presumed.
Example Sentences
Appleby[…]rose from his seat when Morales came in. He shook hands urbanely, unbuckled his sword, and laid his kepi on the table, and then sat down with an expression of concern in his olive face which Appleby fancied was assumed.
Synonyms for assumed
Antonyms for assumed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more assumed
- most assumed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for assumed?
Common synonyms include understood, sham, acknowledged, counterfeit.
What is the opposite of assumed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use assumed in a sentence?
Appleby[…]rose from his seat when Morales came in. He shook hands urbanely, unbuckled his sword, and laid his kepi on the table, and then sat down with an expression of concern in his olive face which Appleby fancied was assumed.
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