supposing (B2)

conjunction

Pronunciation: /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/

Definition

Assuming that; on the condition that; what if.

Examples

• Supposing it rains, will the outdoor concert be cancelled?

• Supposing you had a million dollars, what would be the first thing you'd buy?

• We need a backup plan, supposing the original one doesn't work out.

How to Use supposing

supposing that (collocation)

Introducing a hypothetical condition, often more formal. — "Supposing that the project fails, what will be our next step?"

Synonyms of supposing

Words with a similar meaning to supposing:

• if
• assuming
• provided
• in case

Antonyms of supposing

Words with the opposite meaning to supposing:

• certainly
• definitely

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