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supposingUsed to introduce a hypothetical situation or assumption for the purpose of argument or consideration. Assuming that something is the case for discussion purposes.

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: Used to introduce a hypothetical situation or assumption for the purpose of argument or consideration. Assuming that something is the case for discussion purposes.

Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 만약에, 가정하면

Korean pronunciation: 서-포-징 (강세: 포)

Example Sentences

  • Supposing your phone battery dies during a zombie apocalypse, do you remember anyone's number?
  • Supposing you win the lottery, would you still come to work on Monday?
  • Supposing we leave now, we should arrive by 6 PM.

supposing

VERB

//səˈpoʊzɪŋ//

Used to introduce a hypothetical situation or assumption for the purpose of argument or consideration. Assuming that something is the case for discussion purposes.

supposing concept
💡 Concept

Used to introduce a hypothetical situation or assumption for the purpose of argument or consideration. Assuming that something is the case for discussion purposes.

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supposing rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Supposing while composing, exposing what's hidden!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/səˈpoʊzɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixsup--
Rootpose
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Latin 'supponere', meaning 'to place underneath' or 'to substitute'. The word evolved from the idea of placing something as a foundation or basis for thought.

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🎵Rhyme

composingproposingdisposing

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Supposing your phone battery dies during a zombie apocalypse, do you remember anyone's number?

😄 Fun example

Supposing you win the lottery, would you still come to work on Monday?

Supposing we leave now, we should arrive by 6 PM.

Supposing the meeting gets cancelled, we could use that time for the project.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

assumingpresumingimagininghypothesizingconsidering

Antonyms

knowingconfirming