supposed

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English

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "verb, adjective in \"supposed to\"" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E.
    • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /səˈpəʊzd/
    • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /səˈpoʊzd/
    • (supposed to): Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /səˈpoʊst/, /spoʊst/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "adjective" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E.
    • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /səˈpəʊzd/
    • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /səˈpoʊzɪd/, /səˈpoʊzd/
    • (supposed to): Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /səˈpoʊst/, /spoʊst/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Verb

supposed

  1. simple past and past participle of suppose

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. [Note: this means, you are obliged not to smoke.]
    The phone is supposed to come with a manual.
  4. (with infinitive) Intended.
    The phone is supposed to save us time.

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