What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reputed
Example
The restaurant is reputed to have the best pizza in town. [reputed: adjective]
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best lawyers in the country. [reputed: verb]
presumed
Example
The presumed cause of the accident was a mechanical failure. [presumed: adjective]
Example
He was presumed guilty until proven innocent. [presumed: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reputed is more commonly used than presumed in everyday language. Reputed is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while presumed is less common and often used in legal or formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between reputed and presumed?
Both reputed and presumed are often used in legal or formal contexts, but presumed has a more negative or uncertain connotation, making it less formal than reputed.
