adv

supposedly

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adv

According to what is claimed or believed, though not necessarily true.

"The house is supposedly haunted."

"He supposedly quit his job to travel the world."

How to Use Supposedly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed to flag that a claim is unverified or doubted.

Common pairings

supposedly true supposedly haunted

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The house is _____ haunted.

From supposed + -ly.

wickedly allegedly hurriedly decidedly assuredly excitedly repeatedly reportedly admittedly undoubtedly unexpectedly wholeheartedly