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supposedly

Pronunciation: [səˈpoʊzɪdli]

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Learn how to use supposedly in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “belief”

(adverb) used when talking about something that is said to be true or believed to be true, but we are not completely sure. It's like saying that people think something is a certain way, but it might not really be.

Example

She is supposedly the best player on the team.

Example

He is supposedly going to win the race, but he hasn't trained at all.

Example

Is she supposedly moving to another city next month?

Context: “information”

(adverb) used to indicate that a piece of information is heard or reported, even if we don't know if it is true. It helps us talk about rumors or things that people say without strong proof.

Example

The movie is supposedly based on a true story.

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The story is supposedly true, but many people doubt it.

Example

What is supposedly happening at the party tonight?

How to pronounce supposedly

Pronunciation: [səˈpoʊzɪdli]

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