CEFR B1

supposedly

adverb

Meaning

According to what is generally believed or accepted, but without proof.

Examples

Supposedly, the new restaurant is excellent, but I haven't had a chance to try it.
He is supposedly a millionaire, but he still lives in a small apartment.

Synonyms: allegedly, ostensibly, reportedly, apparently

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supposedly (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /səˈpoʊzɪdli/

Definition

According to what is generally believed or accepted, but without proof.

Examples

Supposedly, the new restaurant is excellent, but I haven't had a chance to try it.
He is supposedly a millionaire, but he still lives in a small apartment.

How to Use supposedly

supposedly + verb (collocation): Used to indicate that something is believed or reported to be true, but without certainty. — "The train is supposedly on time."
supposedly + adjective (collocation): Used to describe something that is believed or reported to have a certain quality, but without proof. — "This new phone is supposedly very durable."

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