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Supposably

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Believed or assumed to be true, though there may be doubts or uncertainties.

Example Sentences:

1. She supposably finished her presentation, but we haven't seen any evidence of it.
2. He supposably owns a rare collection of books, but no one has ever seen it.
3. The rumor supposably started from a trustworthy source, but it's hard to know for sure.

Part of Speech: Popular Usage

Supposably, often mistaken for the word "supposedly," is a word that has gained popularity due to its incorrect usage in everyday language. It is often used as a substitute, representing the intended meaning of "supposedly," which means believed to be true based on available evidence.

Example Sentences:

1. She supposably knows all the answers to the quiz, but I highly doubt it.
2. He supposably won the lottery, but I haven't seen him celebrating yet.
3. According to the news, our team supposably won the match, but I need to confirm with a reliable source.

Part of Speech: Local Usage

In certain regions, "supposably" is used as a colloquial term to mean "possibly" or "maybe."

Example Sentences:

1. Local dialect: It's supposably going to rain tomorrow, so better carry an umbrella with you.
2. Local dialect: Supposably, the event might be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
3. Local dialect: The store will supposably restock the shelves soon, so you can check back in a few days.

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