Meaning & Definition of word "Supposed"

Supposed

səˈpoʊzd

1. Generally assumed or believed to be the case, but not verified.
- Example: He is the supposed leader of the group, but none of us have seen his credentials.
2. Expected or intended to be.
- Example: This is the supposed solution to all our problems, according to the experts.
3. Required or expected to do something.
- Example: You were supposed to finish the report by Friday.

1. Used to express an assumption or belief about someone or something.
- Example: They were supposed to arrive by noon, but they are still not here.
2. Indicating something that is presumed or anticipated based on circumstances.
- Example: The event was supposed to be a surprise, but someone leaked the information.

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.

Meaning: Supposedly

Example Sentence: It's supposedly going to rain tomorrow.

Meaning: As per usual

Example Sentence: You know how it is, just the supposed routine.