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Suppose vs. Supposed
Suppose
/səˈpəʊz/Examples:
But supposing this guide should be there and remember him?"You were supposed to be paired with Jensen.""Success supposes endeavour.
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Supposed
/səˈpəʊzd/Examples:
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Suppose is a present tense verb, often used to make assumptions or introduce hypothetical scenarios.
- Supposed is a past participle and is often used as an adjective indicating something that was intended or presumed to be the case.
- Remember that suppose deals with current or future conjectures, while supposed deals with past expectations or assumptions.
- Think of suppose as the act of hypothesizing, whereas supposed can indicate a condition or state attributed to someone or something in the past.
- If youre discussing an ongoing thought or scenario, suppose is your word; if youre referencing an expectation or a previous state, use supposed.
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