Supposed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈpəʊzd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Supposed is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of suppose.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of suppose.
More Meanings
- Alleged; assumed.
- (idiomatic) Only used in supposed to
Example Sentences
Elvis is the supposed king of rock and roll.
Many criticisms have been made of prophylactic external cephalic version based on the supposed dangers of the manipulation.
The people were averse to him, as the supposed author of the violence on the monasteries; establishments which were still revered and beloved by the commonalty.
Synonyms for supposed
Depending on context, synonyms include reputed, purported, putative, theoretical, questionable, supposititious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include purported, putative, suppositional, alleged, conjectural, reputed.
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