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So-called
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So-called
/soʊ ˈkɔːld/
Used to describe something in a way that suggests it might not be genuine or deserving of its name.
Synonyms:
alleged
supposed
ostensible
purported
avowed
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Examples:
"This
so-called
sleep cure.
Yes, even amongst the
so-called
upper classes it's spreading.
The
so-called
upgrade barely improved the service.
Etymology:
Derived from the Middle English
so
and
called
, dating back to around 1300. The term has evolved to question the authenticity of what follows.
Usage Statistics:
30 mentions per 1 million words
Often
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