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supposed

sup·posed

supposed

 
pronunciation:
s pozd [or] s po zihd
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: believed or thought to be a certain thing without real proof.
The supposed thief was actually innocent.
antonyms:
proven
definition 2: required or expected because of a promise, agreement, or generally accepted rule.
I'm supposed to give the package to her and no one else.You're supposed to put your hand on your heart when you hear the national anthem.
definition 3: permitted or encouraged.
Students are not supposed to be wandering the halls during classes.You're not supposed to get out of bed without a nurse.
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