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Suppose to vs. Supposed to

Suppose to

/səˈpəʊz tuː/

An incorrect way to spell 'supposed to', which indicates an expectation or requirement.

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Supposed to

/səˈpəʊz/

Expected or assumed to do something or to be in a certain condition, often based on obligation or understanding

Examples:

She was supposed to call me yesterday.Is this book supposed to be nonfiction?You're not supposed to park here.

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This word has no synonyms

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Ways to tell them apart:

Suppose to is a common mistake and generally should not be used.
Supposed to indicates a planned or expected action or state.
Remember that supposed is the correct past tense form used in this phrase.
The d in supposed signifies obligation or expectation.
Think of supposed to as expected to and that'll guide you on when to use it.

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