allegedly
gb/əlˈɛd͡ʒɪdli/ us/əlˈɛd͡ʒɪdli/
C1
Inglés
~ 5900
Acepciones
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adverb
C1
property
1
as claimed but not proven
Used to say that something is said to be true, but there is no clear proof yet.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] allegedly [verb phrase]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "allegedly" means "definitely" or "for sure". In fact, it is used when something is said to be true but is not yet proved. Another mistake is using it as an adjective (*"an allegedly crime"*). It is an adverb and usually goes before a verb phrase or an adjective/participle, as in "allegedly committed a crime" or "an allegedly stolen car".
Sinónimos
reportedly (Very close in meaning; common in news reports and sounds neutral and factual.)
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supposedly (More informal and can more easily suggest some doubt or surprise than “allegedly.”)
Antónimos
definitely (States that something is certain and not in doubt, the opposite of an unproven claim.)
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undeniably (Emphasizes that something cannot be denied, contrasting with something that is only claimed.)
Colocaciones
was allegedly
|allegedly involved in
|allegedly committed
|allegedly stolen
|allegedly responsible for
|allegedly told
Temas
law
|media
|communication
|crime
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The company allegedly failed to report millions of dollars in income.
- He was allegedly involved in the robbery but has not been charged.
- The minister allegedly accepted illegal payments from several businesses.
- Police are investigating the allegedly stolen artwork found in the warehouse.
- Several employees allegedly complained about unsafe working conditions before the accident.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The actor allegedly hit a photographer outside the club.
- She allegedly took money from the cash box at work.
- The report says the river is allegedly polluted by the factory.
- Three players allegedly used drugs before the game.
- The painting was allegedly taken from the museum last year.
adverb
informal
C1
property
2
so they say, but doubtful
Used to say that something is said to be true, but you do not really believe it.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] allegedly [verb phrase]
Error frecuente:
Learners may not notice the sarcastic or joking tone and think this sense is always neutral. In informal speech, if the situation clearly shows the opposite of the claim, "allegedly" can mean the speaker does not believe it.
Sinónimos
supposedly (Very similar in informal speech; often carries the same light doubt or sarcasm.)
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so‑called (Often stronger and more critical, clearly showing you do not accept the claim.)
Antónimos
apparently (Can show some doubt, but often suggests you think it is probably true, unlike clearly skeptical "allegedly" in this sense.)
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clearly (States that something is obvious, the opposite of questioning or doubting a claim.)
Colocaciones
allegedly working
|allegedly studying
|allegedly on a diet
|allegedly busy
|allegedly finished
Temas
daily life
|opinions
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He was allegedly working from home, but his friends kept posting photos of him at the beach.
- She’s allegedly on a strict diet, yet I just saw her eating two slices of cake.
- They’re allegedly ‘just friends’, but they spend every weekend together.
- The project is allegedly finished, though nobody can find the final report.
- He allegedly gave up smoking, if you ignore the pack of cigarettes in his pocket.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is allegedly studying, but he is playing games on his phone.
- She is allegedly on a diet, but she eats chocolate every day.
- They are allegedly just friends, but they look like a couple.
- The homework is allegedly done, but I see many mistakes.
- He allegedly stopped smoking, but he still smells like smoke.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
allegedly
AFI
GB/əlˈɛd͡ʒɪdli/
US/əlˈɛd͡ʒɪdli/
Sílabas y acento
al - legedly (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (legedly)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: allegedly
- Plural: allegedlies
Familia de palabras
Forms
allegedlies
noun
Core family
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