Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
supposedly
adverb
/səˈpoʊ.zɪd.li/
Definition
used to indicate that something is claimed to be true but is not necessarily the case.
Examples
- She is supposedly an expert in her field.
- Supposedly, the meeting will take place tomorrow.
- The book is supposedly based on a true story.
Meaning
This adverb implies that something is believed or accepted as true without having been confirmed.
Synonyms
- allegedly
- reportedly
- presumably
- supposed
