supposedly
gb/səpˈoʊzɪdli/ us/səpˈoʊzɪdli/
B2
Inglés
~ 5100
állítólag, elvileg
B2
1
állítólag
B1
Patrón de uso:
supposedly, [clause]
He was supposedly out of the country when the crime happened.
Állítólag külföldön volt, amikor a bűncselekmény történt.
The building is supposedly haunted by a former owner.
Állítólag egy korábbi tulajdonos szelleme kísért az épületben.
This drug supposedly has no side effects, but I felt sick all day.
The two companies are supposedly negotiating a merger.
She is supposedly an expert on the subject, though she made several basic mistakes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He was supposedly sick, but he went to a party.
Állítólag beteg volt, de elment egy buliba.
This restaurant is supposedly very good.
Ez az étterem állítólag nagyon jó.
The movie is supposedly based on a true story.
They are supposedly friends, but they fight a lot.
The town is supposedly very safe.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "supposedly" with the phrase "supposed to". "Supposedly" is an adverb that shows doubt about information (e.g., "He was supposedly at home"), while "supposed to" shows duty or expectation (e.g., "He is supposed to be at home" = he should be at home).
Significado
as is claimed, but maybe untrue
Colocaciones
was supposedly
|is supposedly
|are supposedly
|supposedly involved
|supposedly true
|supposedly haunted
Sinónimos
allegedly (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and common in news and legal contexts.)
|
reportedly (Focuses more on the fact that news or reports say it, slightly more neutral and journalistic.)
Antónimos
definitely (Expresses strong certainty that something is true, the opposite of the doubt implied by "supposedly".)
Temas
communication
|opinions
|media
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Used when you say what other people say is true, but you are not sure or you do not really believe it.
Used to introduce information that people say or claim is true, especially when you are not sure it is true or you doubt it.
C1
2
elvileg
B1
Patrón de uso:
[something] supposedly [does something]
The new software supposedly works on all devices, but it keeps crashing on my phone.
Az új szoftver elvileg minden eszközön működik, de a telefonomon folyton összeomlik.
This diet supposedly helps you lose weight without exercise, which sounds unrealistic.
Ez a diéta elvileg testmozgás nélkül is segít lefogyni, ami elég valószerűtlenül hangzik.
The policy supposedly makes it easier for small businesses to get loans.
He is supposedly in charge of the project, yet nobody asks him for decisions.
The car supposedly gets excellent gas mileage, but our tests showed something different.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The app supposedly works offline, but it does not on my phone.
Az alkalmazás elvileg offline is működik, de az én telefonomon nem.
This machine supposedly saves time, but it is very slow.
Ez a gép elvileg időt takarít meg, de nagyon lassú.
The new rule supposedly helps students, but many are unhappy.
The medicine supposedly makes you feel better quickly, but I still feel bad.
He is supposedly the best doctor in town, but some people do not like him.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize this sense often implies a contrast between theory and reality. They sometimes use "supposedly" where simple factual description is enough (e.g., saying "The sun supposedly rises in the east" sounds like you doubt a basic fact). Use this sense mainly when there is some doubt or gap between plan and practice.
Significado
in theory or by expectation
Colocaciones
supposedly works
|supposedly makes it easier
|supposedly helps
|supposedly reduces costs
|supposedly improves performance
Sinónimos
theoretically (Very close meaning; more formal and often used in academic or technical contexts.)
|
in theory (A common phrase; slightly more conversational and explicit about the contrast with practice.)
Antónimos
actually (Shows what really happens or is true in practice, contrasting with what is only true in theory or on paper.)
Temas
thinking
|daily_life
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Used when something is true in plan or in theory, but it may not really be true or may not really work in real life.
Used to say that something should be true, correct, or working according to rules, plans, or expectations, often contrasting with what actually happens.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
supposedly
AFI
GB/səpˈoʊzɪdli/
US/səpˈoʊzɪdli/
Sílabas y acento
sup - posedly (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (posedly)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: supposedly
- Plural: supposedlies
Familia de palabras
Forms
supposedlies
noun
Core family
suppose
verb B1
supposed
adjective
Advanced or less common
supposition
noun C1
Expresiones
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