Supposedly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈpəʊ̯.zɪd.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Supposedly is an adverb meaning As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people.
Meaning
As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people.
More Meanings
- (Philippines, informal) Used in place of "supposed to be," often in informal or colloquial speech, as a mispronunciation.
Example Sentences
My parents told me I am supposedly in bed by 10 P.M.
People from other planets have supposedly visited Earth in flying saucers.
According to your testimony, you were supposedly at home watching TV when the murder occurred.
Near-synonyms: supposably, reportedly, reputedly, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, allegedly, ostensibly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly
Synonyms for supposedly
Depending on context, synonyms include supposably, reportedly, reputedly, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include purportedly, presumed, purported, presumably, possibly, reportedly.
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