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Synonyms & Similar Words
supposedly
reportedly
allegedly
apparently
seemingly
presumably
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reputedly
putatively
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claimed
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Meaning of Allegedly
The primary meaning of the word "allegedly" is to indicate that something is claimed to be true, but has not been proven.
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "allegedly" is an adverb that means "according to what is claimed, but not necessarily true".
- * It is used to express that a statement or claim has been made, but its validity or accuracy has not been confirmed.
Etymology of Allegedly
The word "allegedly" has its roots in the Latin word "allegare", which means "to send for, summon, or cite".
The Latin word is a combination of "ad" (to) and "legare" (to send), and it is related to the Old French word "allegier", which means "to claim or assert".
The word "allegedly" entered the English language in the 15th century, and it has been used to express doubt or uncertainty about a claim or statement.
Example Uses
- The company allegedly misled investors about its financial situation.
- * The suspect was allegedly seen near the scene of the crime.
- * The new policy allegedly aims to reduce carbon emissions.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
undoubtedly
certainly
definitely
clearly
obviously
plainly
unmistakably
unquestionably
indisputably
incontrovertibly
irrefutably
demonstrably
verifiably
authentically
genuinely
truly
actually
really
inarguably
indisputably
unarguably