supposed
pronunciation
How to pronounce supposed in British English:
UK [səˈpəʊzd]
How to pronounce supposed in American English:
US [səˈpoʊzd]
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- Adjective:
- firmly believed
- mistakenly believed
- commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds
- designed to
- doubtful or suspect
- required or under orders
- based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
Word Origin
- supposed (adj.)
- "believed or thought to exist," 1580s, past participle adjective from suppose (v.); often with the -e- pronounced, to distinguish it from the passive past tense supposed, now common in the sense of "to have a duty or obligation" (1859).
Example
- 1. When are we supposed to read them ?
- 2. How are lakers fans supposed to interpret these comments ?
- 3. The biggest risk comes from measures linked to china 's supposed exchange-rate misalignment .
- 4. This legal agreement is supposed to set emissions targets and determine how to pay for them .
- 5. Don 't be too casual at work because work is supposed to be taken seriously .