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Suppose/Supposed
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Suppose vs. Supposed
Suppose
/səˈpəʊz/
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To assume something to be true without proof
Examples:
But
supposing
this guide should be there and remember him?
"You were
supposed
to be paired with Jensen."
"Success
supposes
endeavour.
Synonyms:
assume
presume
conjecture
speculate
Antonyms:
doubt
disbelieve
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Supposed
/səˈpəʊzd/
Something that is assumed to be true or intended, often without proof
Examples:
Synonyms:
alleged
presumed
assumed
Antonyms:
real
genuine
actual
Ways to tell them apart:
Suppose
is more like imagining or thinking about a scenario.
Supposed
often implies an expectation or assumption about something.
Remember that
suppose
is akin to
think
, and
supposed
often means
expected
.
Think of
suppose
being active where you are actively thinking or imagining something.
Supposed
indicates that something should happen or is assumed to be true.
When to use suppose:
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