supposed

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (verb)
  • (RP): /səˈpəʊzd/, /s@"p@Uzd/
  • (US): səpōzd', /səˈpoʊzd/, /s@"poUzd/
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• (adjective)
  • (RP): /səˈpəʊzɪd/, /s@"p@UzId/
  • (US): səpō'zĭd, /səˈpoʊzɪd/, /s@"poUzId/
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[edit] Verb

supposed

1. Simple past tense and past participle of suppose.

[edit] Adjective

supposed (not comparable)

1. Presumed to be true, but without proof

   Jesus is the supposed son of God.

2. (with infinitive) Generally considered or expected.

   The movie is supposed to be good.

3. (with infinitive) Having an obligation.

   You are not supposed to smoke in the restaurant.

   The phone is supposed to come with a manual.

4. (with infinitive) Intended.

   The phone is supposed to help us save time.

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[edit] See also

• supposed to