supposedly Definition
- 1according to what is generally thought or believed but not known for certain
- 2as claimed by someone but not yet proven or verified
Using supposedly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "supposedly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Supposedly, the new restaurant in town has the best pizza.
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He supposedly finished his work, but it doesn't look complete to me.
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The movie is supposedly based on a true story.
supposedly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for supposedly
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Summary: supposedly in Brief
The adverb 'supposedly' [səˈpəʊzɪdli] refers to something that is believed to be true but not confirmed. It can also indicate something that is claimed but not yet verified, as in 'He supposedly finished his work, but it doesn't look complete to me.' Other examples include 'Supposedly, the new restaurant in town has the best pizza,' and 'The movie is supposedly based on a true story.'
