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supposedly

/səˈpəʊ.zɪd.li/

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adverb

/səˈpəʊ.zɪd.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, используемое для указания на то, что что-то считается или предполагается истинным, часто с оттенком сомнения или скептицизма. Оно передаёт, что говорящий сообщает о чьём-то утверждении или мнении, не обязательно разделяя его.

An adverb used to indicate that something is believed or assumed to be true, often with an implication of doubt or skepticism. It conveys that the speaker is reporting a claim or belief without necessarily endorsing it.

  1. According to what is believedB2formal

    Used to indicate that something is believed to be true, but may not be certain or accurate.

    ruПредположительно

    • Supposedly, the treasure is hidden somewhere on the island.
    • He is supposedly an expert in ancient history.
    • The meeting is supposedly scheduled for next Tuesday.

    Synonymsallegedlyapparentlyostensiblypresumablypurportedlyreportedlyseemingly

    Antonymscertainlydefinitelysurelyundeniably

  2. Based on what others sayB2informal

    Used to describe something that is claimed or reported, often with doubt.

    ruЯкобы

    • Supposedly, she quit her job to travel the world.
    • The movie is supposedly based on a true story.
    • He supposedly knows the secret recipe.

    Synonymsallegedlyapparentlyostensiblypurportedlyreportedlyseemingly

Forms
  • more supposedly comparative form
  • most supposedly superlative form
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