supposed

[səˈpəʊzd]

supposed Definition

• 1. assumed to be true, but not necessarily so
• 2. required or expected to do something

Using supposed: Examples

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

• Example

  He is supposed to be the best in his field.

• Example

  I am supposed to meet her at the airport.

• Example

  The movie is supposed to be really good.

• Example

  She is supposed to be coming to the party.

supposed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for supposed

• presumed
• alleged
• assumed
• putative
• claimed

Antonyms for supposed

• proven
• confirmed
• established

Phrases with supposed

• supposed to be

  expected or believed to be a certain way

  Example

  The weather is supposed to be sunny tomorrow.

• supposed to do something

  required or expected to do something

  Example

  I am supposed to finish this report by the end of the day.

• supposedly

  according to what is generally believed or assumed

  Example

  Supposedly, the company is going to release a new product next month.

Origins of supposed

from Old French 'supposer', meaning 'to assume'

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Summary: supposed in Brief

'Supposed' [səˈpəʊzd] means assumed to be true, but not necessarily so, or required or expected to do something. It is often used in phrases like 'supposed to be,' denoting expectations, and 'supposed to do something,' indicating requirements. Examples include 'The movie is supposed to be really good,' and 'I am supposed to meet her at the airport.'