How Do You Spell SUPPOSED?

Pronunciation: [sʌpˈə͡ʊzd] (IPA)

Supposed is a word that is commonly misspelled. The correct spelling is s-u-p-p-o-s-e-d. The word is pronounced as /səˈpoʊzd/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "suh" with a schwa sound, the second syllable is pronounced as "poh" with an open "o" sound, and the final syllable is pronounced as "zd" with a voiced "d" sound. The word 'supposed' is used to indicate that something is assumed or believed to be true, but not necessarily proven.

SUPPOSED Meaning and Definition

1. Supposed, as an adjective, refers to something that is believed or accepted to be true or the case, typically based on evidence or some existing information, but not necessarily proven or confirmed. It describes a situation where something, often a claim or assumption, is expected or assumed to exist or occur, although it may not be certain. The term implies that there is a general understanding or consensus regarding the existence, occurrence, or nature of something, although it might be subject to doubt or skepticism.

   The word "supposed" is commonly used to communicate beliefs, assumptions, or hypothetical situations. It often precedes phrases such as "supposed to," indicating an expected or required state of affairs. The usage of "supposed" can also imply a norm or standard against which things are measured or evaluated. It can also be employed to express doubt or question the validity or reality of something.

   For example, if someone claims to have seen a UFO, others might respond skeptically, saying that it was a supposed sighting, emphasizing the lack of concrete evidence. Similarly, if someone fails to adhere to a supposed societal norm or expectation, they may be judged for their behavior. In summary, "supposed" is a term that conveys a sense of belief or expectation, usually without absolute certainty, in relation to claims, assumptions, norms, or hypothetical situations.

2. Laid down or imagined as true; believed.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SUPPOSED *

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• supposly 0.06435%
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* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SUPPOSED

• suuposed
• suppoose
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• oppposed
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• Supposear
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Etymology of SUPPOSED

The word supposed comes from the Middle English term supposen which originally derived from the Old French word supposer. This Old French term, in turn, can be traced back to the Latin verb supponere, which means to put under or to substitute. Ultimately, it is composed of the prefix sub- meaning under and the verb ponere meaning to place. Over time, the word supposed evolved to its current form in English, retaining its basic meaning of presumed or assumed.

Idioms with the word SUPPOSED

• supposed to do sth The idiom "supposed to do something" means having an obligation, duty, or expectation to do something. It implies that there is a generally accepted or socially established rule, requirement, or norm that one should follow or fulfill.
• supposed to The idiom "supposed to" means something that is expected or required to happen, according to rules, norms, or obligations. It can imply a sense of duty or responsibility towards fulfilling a certain expectation or fulfilling one's obligations.
• (It's) not supposed to. The idiom "(It's) not supposed to" means that something is unconventional, unexpected, or goes against established norms or expectations. It implies that a particular outcome or event is contrary to what is traditionally or conventionally believed or anticipated.
• be (not) supposed to (do something) The idiom "be (not) supposed to (do something)" refers to the social expectations or rules about what one should or should not do in a particular situation. It implies that there is a general belief or understanding about what is considered appropriate or acceptable behavior in a given context.

Similar spelling words for SUPPOSED

• SBOST,
• single-spaced,
• SPCET,
• pre-supposed,
• SPSTE,
• spazzed,
• soybased,
• SUPSD,
• SPOST,
• supposition,
• SUBST.,
• double-spaced,
• suffused,
• speciate,
• SBSDD,
• subsidy,
• SBST-1,
• PSBIST,
• SBSEED,
• Spiced,
• SEPSIT,
• anti-subsidy,
• subceed,
• supposedly,
• zippiest,
• SPZD,
• sweepiest,
• sepiost,
• sabaist,
• supuesto,
• soppiest,
• sappiest,
• subsite,
• sebesta,
• speyside,
• supposedto,
• seepiest,
• SPSDE,
• swoopiest,
• Spicewood,
• SUPSIT,
• SUBSAT,
• spaced-out,
• spoused,
• suppository,
• zappiest,
• SPSDU,
• subset,
• wide-spaced,
• subside,
• SJPSD,
• spewiest,
• sposato,
• Subsidia,
• cross-subsidy,
• subbest,
• soapsuddy,
• sapphist,
• sposito,
• sepsidae,
• seapost,
• XPSDU,
• soapest,
• zippest,
• SUBST,
• soupiest,
• soapiest,
• swipiest,
• sappest,
• subacid,
• spaced,
• Seposit,
• CIPIST,
• well-spaced.

Conjugate verb Supposed

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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PAST

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PRESENT

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