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Supposedly vs. Supposably
Supposedly
/səˈpəʊzədli/Examples:
The Universe supposedly replies through several techniques.The relic supposedly holds ancient magical powers.Supposedly, he will arrive by noon tomorrow with the documents.
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Supposably
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Supposably, the package will arrive by next Monday.The event is set to start at 7 PM, supposably.Supposably, the meeting was canceled last minute.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Supposedly is the correct form and widely accepted in standard English.
- Supposably is considered a nonstandard variant and is often labeled incorrect.
- Remember supposedly relates to suppose which is about assuming or presuming something as true.
- Supposably might be remembered by its ending as being capable of being supposed, though this use is rare.
- If you want to be sure you are using the standard form, stick with supposedly.
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