Wondering whether to use ‘suppose’ or ‘supposed’? And what is the difference between the two? We’ll cover that in this article, plus teach you how to use the correct one in a sentence.
In short, the difference between the two is:
They both mean slightly different things in some contexts.
As you just learned, the difference between these two words is ‘suppose’ is used as a verb, and ‘supposed’ is used as an adjective.
They both mean ‘to assume something is true or real for the sake of argument.’
People often get these words mixed up when it comes to usage. However, as long as you use ‘suppose’ as a verb and ‘supposed’ as an adjective, your writing will be correct and grammatical.
According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of ‘suppose’ is to assume, to believe, to imagine, or to conceive.
It could also mean conjecture.
The same dictionary defines ‘supposed’ as pretended, alleged, believed, expected, understood, and permitted.
Some synonyms of ‘suppose’ include:
Synonyms for ‘supposed’ include:
Wondering how to pronounce ‘suppose’ and ‘supposed’? Here’s a short guide.
Now that you know how to pronounce the words and what they mean, let’s look at examples of how to use them in a sentence. Here’s how to use ‘suppose.’
Now let’s see some examples of ‘supposed.’
To recap, we learned that ‘suppose’ is used as a verb and ‘supposed’ is used as an adjective. Therefore, you should avoid using these words interchangeably, as it could alter the meaning of your writing.
If you ever get stuck on usage or meaning, you can always come back here for a quick refresher. We’ve also got a ton of content on other confusing words and phrases you might come across while learning the language. Go check it out.
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