assuming (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /əˈsjuːmɪŋ/
Definition
Believing something to be true or to be the case, without proof.
Examples
Assuming he's telling the truth, what should we do next?
She walked into the meeting assuming everyone would agree with her proposal.
Assuming that the train is on time, we should arrive by noon.
How to Use assuming
- assuming that (prepositional phrase)
- Used to introduce a condition or premise that is believed to be true. — "Assuming that you are correct, what is the next step?"
- assuming (adjective)
- Believing something to be true without proof. — "She gave him an assuming look, as if she knew his secret."
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