suppose
gb/səpˈoʊz/ us/səpˈoʊz/
A2
Anh
~ 800
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Động từ
B1
action
1
Assume something is true
To think something is true, even if you are not sure.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to suppose [that clause]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'suppose' with 'guess'. 'Guess' can be more about making a quick, less certain answer, while 'suppose' can show a thoughtful assumption.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
doubt (Indicates uncertainty or disbelief, the opposite of accepting something as true.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
I suppose so
|suppose that
|suppose we
|you suppose
|be supposed to
Chủ đề
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Động từ
B1
action
2
Suggest imagining a situation
To ask someone to imagine a situation, often to talk about what might happen.
Mẫu sử dụng:
suppose [clause], [result/clause]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may forget that 'suppose' in this use often sets up a conditional and should be followed by appropriate tense forms.
Từ đồng nghĩa
imagine (Focuses more on creating a mental picture, while 'suppose' frames it for argument or reasoning.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
suppose you were
|let's suppose
|suppose for a moment
Chủ đề
thinking
|communication
|education
Ví dụ
- 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?
Ví dụ cho người học
- Suppose you are rich. What will you buy?
- Suppose it rains. What will we do?
- Let's suppose we go by car.
Động từ
A2
state
3
Be expected to do something
To be told that you must do something by rule or plan.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] be supposed to [verb]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes omit 'be' and say 'I supposed to go' instead of 'I am supposed to go'. The auxiliary verb is necessary.
Từ đồng nghĩa
should ('Should' expresses duty or advisability; 'be supposed to' emphasizes expectation based on rules or arrangements.)
Từ trái nghĩa
not meant to (Indicates lack of intention or prohibition, opposite of being expected.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
be supposed to happen
|be supposed to start
|be supposed to help
Chủ đề
rules
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I am supposed to clean my room.
- We are supposed to be quiet in the library.
- She is supposed to come at 6.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
suppose
IPA
GB/səpˈoʊz/
US/səpˈoʊz/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
sup - pose (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
Các dạng từ
Verb
- Base: suppose
- 3rd Person Singular: supposes
- Present Participle: supposing
- Past: supposed
Họ từ
Forms
supposes
verb
supposing
verb
supposed
verb
Core family
supposedly
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
supposition
noun C1
Cách diễn đạt
I suppose so
1/ˈaɪ səpˈoʊz sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
Reluctant or uncertain agreement
Used to say yes, but without being very sure or excited.
Ví dụ
- "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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.