Supposedly vs. Supposably
Difference Between Supposedly and Supposably
Supposedly➦
(also sə-pōzĭd) Presumed to be true or real without conclusive evidence
a supposed spy.
the supposed decline of culture.
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Supposably➦
Capable of being supposed or conjectured
a supposable outcome.
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Supposedly➦
(also sə-pōst) Intended
medication that is supposed to relieve pain.
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Supposably➦
Able to be supposed or conjectured.
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Supposedly➦
Required
He is supposed to go to the store.
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Supposably➦
(nonstandard) Supposedly.
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Supposedly➦
Permitted
We are not supposed to smoke here.
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Supposedly➦
Firmly believed; expected
You're supposed to be my friend.
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Supposedly➦
As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people.
People from other planets have supposedly visited Earth in flying saucers.
According to your testimony, you were supposedly at home watching TV when the murder occurred.
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Supposedly➦
believed or reputed to be the case
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