Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
supposed
adjective
/səˈpoʊzd/
Definition
Generally believed or accepted to be true, although not necessarily known to be so.
Examples
- She is the supposed leader of the group, but no one has seen her in action.
- It was supposed to rain today, but the sun is shining instead.
Meaning
The term ‘supposed’ often relates to something that is assumed or taken for granted, typically without proof. It can imply a sense of expectation or obligation.
Synonyms
- assumed
- presumed
- believed
- expected