reportedly
gb/ɹɪpˈɔɹtɪdli/ us/ɹɪpˈɔɹtɪdli/
C1
English
~ 6000
Senses
0 senses
adverb
C1
relation
1
according to reports, not confirmed
Used to show that other people say something is true, but you do not know for sure if it is true.
Usage pattern:
[subject] reportedly [verb]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "reportedly" to mean that they themselves are reporting something, but it actually shows that the information comes from other people or sources, not from the speaker. Another common mistake is placing it at the very end of the sentence (e.g., "He left the country reportedly"), which sounds unnatural; it usually goes before the main verb or after the verb "be" (e.g., "He reportedly left the country" or "He was reportedly tired").
Synonyms
allegedly (Very close in meaning, but often used in legal or crime contexts and can stress that something is not proven in court.)
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supposedly (More informal and can sound slightly more doubtful or skeptical than "reportedly".)
Antonyms
definitely (Expresses certainty, the opposite of the unconfirmed or second-hand nature implied by "reportedly".)
Collocations
was reportedly
|is reportedly
|has reportedly
|was reportedly seen
|was reportedly involved
|reportedly said
Themes
news
|media
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The singer is reportedly working on a new album.
- Several people were reportedly injured in the accident.
- The company is reportedly planning to cut 500 jobs.
- He was reportedly seen leaving the building shortly before the fire started.
- The document was reportedly leaked by an anonymous source.
Learner examples
- The actor is reportedly very shy in real life.
- Three people were reportedly hurt in the crash.
- The team is reportedly looking for a new coach.
- That restaurant is reportedly the best in town.
- The phone is reportedly hard to find in stores.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reportedly
IPA
GB/ɹɪpˈɔɹtɪdli/
US/ɹɪpˈɔɹtɪdli/
Syllables & stress
re - portedly (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (portedly)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: reportedly
- Plural: reportedlies
Word family
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