انگریزی

suppose

gb/səpˈoʊz/ us/səpˈoʊz/
A2 انگریزی
~ 800
معانی
0 معانی
فعل B1 action
1

Assume something is true

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

استعمال کا انداز: to suppose [that clause]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'suppose' with 'guess'. 'Guess' can be more about making a quick, less certain answer, while 'suppose' can show a thoughtful assumption.
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
doubt (Indicates uncertainty or disbelief, the opposite of accepting something as true.)
لفظی تراکیب
I suppose so |suppose that |suppose we |you suppose |be supposed to
موضوعات
thinking |communication |daily life |education |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
فعل B1 action
2

Suggest imagining a situation

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

استعمال کا انداز: suppose [clause], [result/clause]
عام غلطی:
Learners may forget that 'suppose' in this use often sets up a conditional and should be followed by appropriate tense forms.
ہم معنی الفاظ
imagine (Focuses more on creating a mental picture, while 'suppose' frames it for argument or reasoning.)
لفظی تراکیب
suppose you were |let's suppose |suppose for a moment
موضوعات
thinking |communication |education
مثالیں
  • 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?
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Suppose you are rich. What will you buy?
  • Suppose it rains. What will we do?
  • Let's suppose we go by car.
فعل A2 state
3

Be expected to do something

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

استعمال کا انداز: [someone] be supposed to [verb]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes omit 'be' and say 'I supposed to go' instead of 'I am supposed to go'. The auxiliary verb is necessary.
ہم معنی الفاظ
should ('Should' expresses duty or advisability; 'be supposed to' emphasizes expectation based on rules or arrangements.)
متضاد الفاظ
not meant to (Indicates lack of intention or prohibition, opposite of being expected.)
لفظی تراکیب
be supposed to happen |be supposed to start |be supposed to help
موضوعات
rules |daily life |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I am supposed to clean my room.
  • We are supposed to be quiet in the library.
  • She is supposed to come at 6.
گرامر
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suppose
IPA
GB/səpˈoʊz/
US/səpˈoʊz/
ہجا بندی اور زور
sup - pose (2 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Verb
  • Base: suppose
  • 3rd Person Singular: supposes
  • Present Participle: supposing
  • Past: supposed
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
supposes verb supposing verb supposed verb
Core family
supposedly adverb B2
Advanced or less common
supposition noun C1
عبارات

I suppose so

1
/ˈaɪ səpˈoʊz sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase

Reluctant or uncertain agreement

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

مثالیں
  • "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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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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