supposed

• Обычно предполагаемый или считающийся таковым, но не обязательно доказанный; также используется для выражения ожидания или обязательства.

Generally assumed or believed to be the case, but not necessarily proven; also used to express expectation or obligation.

1. Assumed or believedB1formal

   Generally believed or assumed to be true, often without proof.

   Предполагаемый

   • He is the supposed expert on the subject.
   • The supposed cure turned out to be ineffective.
   • She is the supposed author of the anonymous letter.

   Synonymsallegedapparentassumedostensibleputativeseeming

   Antonymsactualconfirmedprovenrealverified

2. B1formal

   Expected or required to do something, often due to rules or obligations.

   Обязан

   • You are supposed to arrive on time for the meeting.
   • The students are supposed to complete the assignment by Friday.
   • He was supposed to call her back, but he forgot.

   Synonymsboundduty-boundexpectedobligatedobligedrequired

3. Intended or meantB2formal

   Intended or designed for a particular purpose.

   Предназначенный

   • This tool is supposed to make the job easier.
   • The medicine is supposed to relieve pain quickly.
   • The new policy is supposed to improve efficiency.

   Synonymsdesigneddestinedintended

• Глагол, используемый для выражения предположения о том, что что-то является истинным на основе вероятности или доказательств, часто без полной уверенности.

A verb used to express the act of assuming something to be true based on probability or evidence, often without certainty.

1. Assume or think likelyA2formal

   To assume something is true or likely, often without proof.

   Предполагать

   • I suppose he will arrive on time.
   • She supposed the meeting was canceled.
   • We suppose the results will be positive.

   Synonymsassumebelieveconjectureexpectguessimaginepresumereckonsurmisethink

   Antonymsascertainconfirmdisbelievedoubtknowproveverify

2. Used to express uncertaintyA2informal

   Used to indicate that something is possible but not certain.

   Предполагать

   • I suppose we could try a different approach.
   • Do you suppose it will rain today?
   • He supposed she might be busy.

   Synonymsconjecturefancyguessimaginepresumereckonsurmisesuspect

3. Required or expectedB1formal

   Used to indicate that something is expected or required, often in the phrase 'be supposed to'.

   Предполагается

   • You are supposed to finish your homework before playing.
   • The train is supposed to arrive at 5 PM.
   • She was supposed to call me yesterday.

   Synonymsshould