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supposed
adjective sup·posed \sə-ˈpōzd; 1b & 2a usually -ˈpō-zəd, 3 & 4 often -ˈpōst\
: claimed to be true or real
Full Definition of SUPPOSED
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a : held as an opinion : believed; also : mistakenly believed : imagined <the sight which makes supposed terror true — Shakespeare> b : considered probable or certain : expected <it was not supposed that everybody could master the technical aspects — J. C. Murray> c : understood <you will be supposed to refer to my grandaunt — G. B. Shaw>
3
: made or fashioned by intent or design <what's that button supposed to do>
4
a : required by or as if by authority <soldiers are supposed to obey their commanding officers> b : given permission : permitted <was not supposed to have visitors>
— sup·pos·ed·ly \-ˈpō-zəd-lē also -ˈpōzd-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of SUPPOSED
1566
Related to SUPPOSED
- Synonyms
- assumed, evident, ostensible, ostensive, presumed, prima facie, putative, reputed, seeming, apparent
Rhymes with SUPPOSED
SUPPOSED Defined for Kids
supposed
adjective sup·posed \sə-ˈpōzd\
Definition of SUPPOSED for Kids
1
: forced, expected, or required <I am supposed to be home early.>
2
: believed or claimed to be true or real <the supposed murderer>
3
: given permission <I'm not supposed to stay out after dark.>
— sup·pos·ed·ly \-ˈpō-zəd-lē\ adverb
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