reportedly

[rɪˈpɔːtɪdli]

reportedly Definition

according to what some people say or what has been reported, but not definitely true.

Using reportedly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reportedly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Reportedly, the company is going to lay off 100 employees next month.

  • Example

    The movie reportedly made over $100 million in its opening weekend.

  • Example

    Reportedly, the new restaurant in town has amazing food.

reportedly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reportedly

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Summary: reportedly in Brief

The adverb 'reportedly' [rɪˈpɔːtɪdli] indicates that something is said to be true according to some sources, but it is not confirmed. It is often used in news articles and reports to convey information that is not yet verified. For example, 'Reportedly, the company is going to lay off 100 employees next month.'

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