अंग्रेज़ी

suppose

gb/səpˈoʊz/ us/səpˈoʊz/
A2 अंग्रेज़ी
~ 800
अर्थ
0 अर्थ
क्रिया B1 action
1

Assume something is true

To think something is true, even if you are not sure.

उपयोग पैटर्न: to suppose [that clause]
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes confuse 'suppose' with 'guess'. 'Guess' can be more about making a quick, less certain answer, while 'suppose' can show a thoughtful assumption.
समानार्थी शब्द
assume (Often used more formally or in logical contexts; 'suppose' can be more casual or conversational.) | presume (Similar meaning but sometimes suggests stronger likelihood or legal/formal use.)
विलोम शब्द
doubt (Indicates uncertainty or disbelief, the opposite of accepting something as true.)
शब्द-संयोजन
I suppose so |suppose that |suppose we |you suppose |be supposed to
विषय
thinking |communication |daily life |education |core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
  • I suppose you're right about the weather.
  • She supposed he had already left for work.
  • I suppose we could try calling them again.
  • Do you suppose they will arrive on time?
  • I suppose it's too late to change our plans.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • I suppose it will rain today.
  • I suppose she is at home now.
  • Do you suppose he will come?
  • I suppose this is your bag.
  • I suppose we can start now.
क्रिया B1 action
2

Suggest imagining a situation

To ask someone to imagine a situation, often to talk about what might happen.

उपयोग पैटर्न: suppose [clause], [result/clause]
आम गलती:
Learners may forget that 'suppose' in this use often sets up a conditional and should be followed by appropriate tense forms.
समानार्थी शब्द
imagine (Focuses more on creating a mental picture, while 'suppose' frames it for argument or reasoning.)
शब्द-संयोजन
suppose you were |let's suppose |suppose for a moment
विषय
thinking |communication |education
उदाहरण
  • Suppose you won the lottery—what would you do?
  • Let's suppose it's true; what happens next?
  • Suppose we missed the train—how would we get there?
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • Suppose you are rich. What will you buy?
  • Suppose it rains. What will we do?
  • Let's suppose we go by car.
क्रिया A2 state
3

Be expected to do something

To be told that you must do something by rule or plan.

उपयोग पैटर्न: [someone] be supposed to [verb]
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes omit 'be' and say 'I supposed to go' instead of 'I am supposed to go'. The auxiliary verb is necessary.
समानार्थी शब्द
should ('Should' expresses duty or advisability; 'be supposed to' emphasizes expectation based on rules or arrangements.)
विलोम शब्द
not meant to (Indicates lack of intention or prohibition, opposite of being expected.)
शब्द-संयोजन
be supposed to happen |be supposed to start |be supposed to help
विषय
rules |daily life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
  • You're supposed to wear a helmet when riding a bike.
  • The meeting was supposed to start at 9 a.m.
  • I'm supposed to finish this report by Friday.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • I am supposed to clean my room.
  • We are supposed to be quiet in the library.
  • She is supposed to come at 6.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
suppose
IPA
GB/səpˈoʊz/
US/səpˈoʊz/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
sup - pose (2 शब्दांश)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
शब्द रूप
Verb
  • Base: suppose
  • 3rd Person Singular: supposes
  • Present Participle: supposing
  • Past: supposed
शब्द परिवार
Forms
supposes verb supposing verb supposed verb
Core family
supposedly adverb B2
Advanced or less common
supposition noun C1
अभिव्यक्तियाँ

I suppose so

1
/ˈaɪ səpˈoʊz sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase

Reluctant or uncertain agreement

Used to say yes, but without being very sure or excited.

उदाहरण
  • "Do you want to join us?" "I suppose so."
  • "It's going to rain later." "I suppose so."

let's suppose (that)

1
/lˈɛts səpˈoʊz ðˈæt/
fixed phrase

Introduce a hypothetical situation for discussion

Used when asking someone to imagine a situation so you can talk about it.

उदाहरण
  • Let's suppose that you are the boss—what changes would you make?
  • Let's suppose it's true; what happens then?

be supposed to

1
/bˈi səpˈoʊzd tə/
fixed phrase

to be expected to do something

To have a duty or expectation to do something.

उदाहरण
  • You are supposed to finish your homework before dinner.
  • You are supposed to hand in your homework on time.
  • We were supposed to meet at 6 p.m.
  • The train is supposed to arrive at 8 p.m.

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