Definitions
- Used to express a belief or opinion about something without certainty. - Used to introduce a hypothetical situation or scenario. - Used to indicate an obligation or expectation.
- Used to express a belief or opinion about something without proof. - Used to describe taking on a responsibility or role without being asked. - Used to indicate a presumption or expectation based on limited information.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express a belief or opinion without certainty or proof.
- 2Both words can introduce hypothetical situations or scenarios.
- 3Both words can indicate expectations or obligations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Suppose is more commonly used in everyday language, while assume is more formal and often used in professional or academic contexts.
- 2Certainty: Suppose implies less certainty than assume, which suggests a higher degree of confidence.
- 3Responsibility: Assume can also mean taking on a responsibility or role, while suppose does not have this connotation.
- 4Presumption: Assume often involves making a presumption based on limited information, while suppose may be used more generally to express an opinion or belief.
- 5Connotation: Assume can have a negative connotation of making assumptions without evidence, while suppose is more neutral in tone.
Remember this!
Suppose and assume are synonyms that both express a belief or opinion without certainty or proof. However, assume is more formal and often used in professional or academic contexts, while suppose is more commonly used in everyday language. Additionally, assume can also mean taking on a responsibility or role, and often involves making a presumption based on limited information.
