Definitions
- Describing information that has been shared or communicated by someone else. - Referring to news or events that have been covered by the media or press. - Talking about statements or claims that have been made by others and are being relayed.
- Describing something that is claimed or alleged to be true, but the veracity of which is in doubt. - Referring to something that is believed to be true, but there is no concrete evidence to support it. - Talking about something that is rumored or speculated, but not confirmed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to information that is not necessarily confirmed or verified.
- 2Both words can be used to describe claims or statements made by others.
- 3Both words can be used to express doubt or skepticism about the accuracy of information.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Reported is more commonly used in everyday language, while purported is more formal and less common.
- 2Source: Reported information comes from a known source, such as the media or a person, while purported information may come from an unknown or unreliable source.
- 3Veracity: Reported information is assumed to be true unless proven otherwise, while purported information is assumed to be false or unverified unless proven otherwise.
- 4Tone: Reported information is neutral and objective, while purported information may carry a tone of skepticism or disbelief.
- 5Function: Reported is often used to convey news or information, while purported is often used to cast doubt or question the validity of information.
Remember this!
Reported and purported are synonyms that both describe information that is not necessarily confirmed or verified. However, reported is more commonly used and refers to information that comes from a known source, while purported is less common and refers to information that may come from an unknown or unreliable source and is often used to cast doubt or question the validity of information.
