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What is another word for Supposedly? – 128 Supposedly Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    allegedly apparently supposedly presumably reportedly seemingly ostensibly evidently manifestly patently clearly obviously visibly noticeably recognizably allegedly nominally professedly purportedly reputedly rumoredly speculatively theoretically hypothetically conceivably plausibly believably credibly feasibly likely probably putatively questionably doubtfly uncertainly ambiguously

    Meaning of Supposedly

    The primary meaning of the word "Supposedly" is to indicate that something is believed or assumed to be true, but not necessarily proven.

    Definitions

    • According to Oxford Languages, "Supposedly" is an adverb that means "as far as one knows or has been told", "reportedly", or "allegedly".
    • * It can also indicate a hypothetical or uncertain situation, as in "the plan is supposedly going to be implemented next year".

    Etymology of Supposedly

    The word "Supposedly" has its roots in the Old French word "supposer", which means "to place under" or "to assume".
    This Old French word is derived from the Latin words "sub" (meaning "under") and "ponere" (meaning "to place").
    The word "Supposedly" has been used in English since the 15th century to indicate a hypothetical or uncertain situation.

    Example Uses

    • The new policy is supposedly going to increase productivity, but many employees are skeptical.
    • * She is supposedly an expert in her field, but her credentials are not well-documented.
    • * The company is supposedly going to merge with a rival firm, but the deal has not been finalized.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    undoubtedly certainly definitely clearly obviously unquestionably indisputably incontrovertibly unmistakably genuinely really truly actually factually verifiably confirmably authentically reliably trustworthily confidently assuredly undoubtedly manifestly palpably

    Related Nouns

    assumption hypothesis theory speculation conjecture surmise guess estimate approximation presumption supposition belief opinion view perspective attitude notion idea concept theory principle doctrine dogma creed tenet

    Related Verbs

    assume suppose presume speculate conjecture surmise guess estimate approximate believe think consider regard view perceive interpret understand misinterpret misunderstand misjudge

    Related Adjectives

    hypothetical theoretical speculative conjectural presumptive supposed assumed presumed believed thought considered viewed perceived interpreted understood uncertain doubtful questionable ambiguous unclear vague nebulous indefinite