What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
assumedly
Example
Assumedly, she will be attending the meeting tomorrow. [assumedly: adverb]
Example
He left the party early, assumedly because he had to work in the morning. [assumedly: adverb]
supposedly
Example
She is supposedly an expert in her field. [supposedly: adverb]
Example
The movie is supposedly based on a true story. [supposedly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Supposedly is more commonly used than assumedly in everyday language. Supposedly is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while assumedly is less common and tends to be used in more specific situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between assumedly and supposedly?
Both assumedly and supposedly are relatively formal words, suitable for use in both written and spoken formal contexts. However, supposedly is more commonly used in informal conversations as well.
