Supposed

səˈpoʊzd

Meaning & Definition

verb (past participle)

Used to express an assumption or belief about someone or something.

They were supposed to arrive by noon, but they are still not here.

Indicating something that is presumed or anticipated based on circumstances.

The event was supposed to be a surprise, but someone leaked the information.

adjective

Generally assumed or believed to be the case, but not verified.

He is the supposed leader of the group, but none of us have seen his credentials.

Expected or intended to be.

This is the supposed solution to all our problems, according to the experts.

Required or expected to do something.

You were supposed to finish the report by Friday.

From Old French 'supposer', from Latin 'supponere' meaning 'to put under, assume'.

supposed to

Expected to do something according to a rule or obligation.

as supposed

In accordance with a belief or presumption.

supposedly

According to what is generally assumed or believed.

supposition

An uncertain belief or assumption.

suppose

To assume something to be true without proof.

Supposedly

It's supposedly going to rain tomorrow.

As per usual

You know how it is, just the supposed routine.