supposed — generally assumed or believed to be true
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: generally assumed or believed to be true
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈpoʊzd/
Korean meaning: 추정되는, ~인 것으로 여겨지는
Korean pronunciation: 서**포**즈드
Example Sentences
- My cat is supposed to be on a diet, but he keeps stealing my pizza.
- The supposed 'miracle' shampoo made my hair look like a bird's nest.
- Students are supposed to submit their assignments by midnight.
supposed
ADJECTIVE//səˈpoʊzd//
generally assumed or believed to be true
generally assumed or believed to be true
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Origin
From Old French 'supposer', combining Latin 'sub-' (under) and 'pausare' (to place/put). The word entered English in the 14th century meaning 'to assume or presume'.
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“My cat is supposed to be on a diet, but he keeps stealing my pizza.”
“The supposed 'miracle' shampoo made my hair look like a bird's nest.”
“Students are supposed to submit their assignments by midnight.”
“The supposed secret ingredient turned out to be just sugar.”
“How was I supposed to know that penguins can't actually fly?”
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