# reportedly

**Pronunciation:** /rɪˈpɔːrtɪdli/ · ri-POR-tid-lee

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

According to what is generally said or believed, though not officially confirmed.

## Examples

- Reportedly, the company is planning to launch a new product next quarter.
- The politician was reportedly involved in a scandal.
- She has reportedly been working on a secret project for months.

## Synonyms

- allegedly — Often used in legal contexts, suggesting an accusation or claim that has not been proven.
- supposedly — Implies that something is believed to be true, but there might be doubt or skepticism.
- ostensibly — Suggests that something appears to be true, but the reality might be different.
- purportedly — Similar to allegedly, often used when the source of the information is unclear or questionable.

## Antonyms

- certainly — Indicates that something is definitely true and without doubt.
- definitely — Expresses absolute certainty.
- verifiably — Indicates that something can be proven to be true.

## Collocations

- reportedly true — The story was reportedly true, but no one could confirm it.
- reportedly seen — The missing person was reportedly seen in the city center.
- reportedly involved — He was reportedly involved in the incident.

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