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supposed

Meaning of supposed

believed or thought likely to be true

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British English/səˈpəʊzd/
American English/səˈpoʊzd/
Russian transcription[prʲɪt͡s.pəlɐˈɡal]
supposed
supposed - предполагал
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supposed with Russian translation

supposed usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я предполагал, что он был дома.

I supposed he was at home.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она предполагал, что новость была правдой.

She supposed the news was true.

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supposed belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

supposedпредполагал
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changeменять
tieзавязывать
followследовать
removeубирать
feelощущаться

supposed synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between supposed / thought / was meant to / assumed / presumed / reputed

🇬🇧English
supposed

Used for something accepted as true, intended, or expected without full proof.

A1Very Often

He was supposed to call me yesterday.

Он должен был позвонить мне вчера.

🇬🇧English

Shows an active mental opinion or belief formed by a person.

A1Very Often

I thought it was true.

Я думал, что это правда.

W
🇬🇧English
was meant to

Means something was intended or expected to happen, not just believed.

A1Very Often

She was meant to finish the work today.

Она должна была закончить работу сегодня.

A
🇬🇧English
assumed

Believed something was true without checking or proof.

A1Often

I assumed you were at home.

Я предполагал, что ты дома.

P
🇬🇧English
presumed

Believed something was probably true, often from signs or logic; can sound formal.

A1Rarely

We presumed the meeting was cancelled.

Мы предположили, что встречу отменили.

R
🇬🇧English
reputed

Known or believed by people in general, usually because of reputation rather than proof.

A1Rarely

He is reputed to be a great singer.

Считается, что он отличный певец.

C
🇬🇧English
considered

Means people judged or regarded something in a certain way, often after thinking about it.

A1Often

She is considered very clever.

Ее считают очень умной.

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supposed translation: предполагал. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce supposed

/səˈpəʊzd/

supposed translation

предполагал

supposed examples

I supposed he was at home.

supposed transcription

/səˈpəʊzd/, /səˈpoʊzd/

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supposed meaning: what does it mean?

believed or thought likely to be true

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supposed is pronounced as /səˈpəʊzd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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I supposed he was at home. Translation: Я предполагал, что он был дома.

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