CEFR B1

alleged

adjective

Meaning

Said to have happened or been done, although it has not been proved.

Examples

The alleged crime took place last Tuesday.
She denied the alleged fraud.

Synonyms: claimed, purported, supposed

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alleged (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈledʒd/

Definition

Said to have happened or been done, although it has not been proved.

Examples

The alleged crime took place last Tuesday.
She denied the alleged fraud.
He was questioned about the alleged assault.

How to Use alleged

alleged to be (prepositional phrase): Stated or claimed to be something, without proof. — "The man alleged to be the ringleader was arrested."
alleged that (prepositional phrase): Claimed that something is true, without proof. — "It was alleged that the company had been involved in illegal activities."

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