CEFR B1

assumed

adjective

Meaning

Believed to be true or to be the case, without proof.

Examples

It was assumed that the project would be completed on time.
The police assumed he was the suspect based on the evidence.

Synonyms: supposed, presumed, hypothetical

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assumed (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈsjuːmd/

Definition

Believed to be true or to be the case, without proof.

Examples

It was assumed that the project would be completed on time.
The police assumed he was the suspect based on the evidence.
She assumed a false identity to escape her past.

How to Use assumed

assume that (prepositional phrase): To believe something is true based on likelihood or without proof, followed by a clause. — "I assume that you will be attending the meeting."
assume responsibility (collocation): To accept the duty or obligation for something. — "The manager assumed responsibility for the team's mistakes."
assume control (collocation): To take charge or power over something. — "The new CEO assumed control of the company."

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