Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

supposing

verb
səˈpoʊzɪŋ
Definition
Assuming that something is true or that something happens.
Examples
  • Supposing we leave a little earlier, we might avoid the traffic.
  • Supposing he doesn’t want to come, what will we do?
  • Supposing you were the leader, how would you handle the situation?
Meaning
To consider something as true or possible for the sake of argument or discussion.
Synonyms
  • assuming
  • presuming
  • hypothetically
  • if
  • given that