Basic Details
Word: Supposedly
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: According to what people think or say; something that is believed to be true but may not be.
Synonyms: Allegedly, purportedly, reportedly
Antonyms: Certainly, definitely
Idioms and Phrases
- Supposedly true: Used to indicate something that is believed to be accurate but lacks proof. Example: "He is supposedly true when he says he can run a marathon."
- Supposedly so: Used when agreeing with something that is generally accepted. Example: "Its supposedly so that the movie is based on true events."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Supposedly, the ancient castle is haunted by a ghost that appears at midnight.
Example 2: The prize was supposedly worth a million pounds, but many doubt its actual value.
Example 3: She supposedly finished the project ahead of schedule, but no one has seen the final result yet.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "supposedly" is often used in mystery or detective stories to express doubt about what is believed to be true? It encourages readers to think critically about the claims made in the story.
Famous Quote
"What is known is a drop, what is unknown is an ocean." Isaac Newton
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "supposedly" mean?
a) Definitely true
b) Believed to be true but uncertain
c) Certainly false
d) Completely unknown
Answer: b) Believed to be true but uncertain
2. Which of these is a synonym of "supposedly"?
a) Truly
b) Allegedly
c) Clearly
d) Absolutely
Answer: b) Allegedly
3. What is an antonym of "supposedly"?
a) Reportedly
b) Allegedly
c) Certainly
d) Purportedly
Answer: c) Certainly
4. Which sentence uses "supposedly" correctly?
a) She supposedly likes ice cream.
b) The car supposedly drives fast.
c) He is supposedly here now.
d) All of the above.
Answer: d) All of the above.
5. Which idiom means the same as "supposedly"?
a) Supposedly true
b) A horse of a different colour
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) In hot water
Answer: a) Supposedly true
