Presumed vs. Assumed — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Presumed and Assumed
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Definitions
Presumed➦
To take for granted as being true in the absence of proof to the contrary
"I presume you're tired after the long ride" (Edith Wharton).
Assumed➦
Taken up or used so as to deceive; pretended
An assumed name.
Presumed➦
To constitute reasonable evidence for assuming; appear to prove
A signed hotel bill presumes occupancy of a room.
Assumed➦
Taken for granted; supposed
An assumed increase in population.
Presumed➦
To venture without authority or permission; dare
He presumed to invite himself to dinner.
Assumed➦
Simple past tense and past participle of assume
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Presumed➦
To take for granted that something is true or factual; make a supposition.
Assumed➦
Used in a manner intended to deceive; pretended; simulated.
Presumed➦
To act presumptuously or take unwarranted advantage of something
Don't presume on their hospitality.
Assumed➦
Supposed or presumed.
Presumed➦
Simple past tense and past participle of presume
Assumed➦
Supposed.
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Presumed➦
Appearing to be the most probable, often with some preparations starting to be made for it.
Assumed➦
Pretended; hypocritical; make-believe; as, an assumed character.
Presumed➦
Presumed to be true in the absence of proof to the contrary;
The presumed reason for his anger
Assumed➦
Accepted as real or true without proof;
An assumed increase in population
The assumed reason for his absence
Assumptive beliefs
His loyalty was taken for granted
Assumed➦
Taken as your right without justification;
Was hearing evidence in an assumed capacity
Congress's arrogated powers over domains hitherto belonging to the states
Assumed➦
Adopted in order to deceive;
An assumed name
An assumed cheerfulness
A fictitious address
Fictive sympathy
A pretended interest
A put-on childish voice
Sham modesty
