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- [uh-soo-ming]
- /əˈsu mɪŋ/
- /əˈsjuːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-soo-ming]
- /əˈsu mɪŋ/
Definitions of assuming word
- conjunction assuming You use assuming or assuming that when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences. 3
- adjective assuming expecting too much; presumptuous; arrogant 3
- conjunction assuming if it is assumed or taken for granted (that) 3
- adjective assuming taking too much for granted; presumptuous 3
- adjective assuming taking too much for granted; presumptuous. 1
- verb with object assuming to take for granted or without proof: to assume that everyone wants peace. Synonyms: suppose, presuppose; postulate, posit. 1
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Origin of assuming
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; assume + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Assuming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
assuming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
assuming usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for assuming
adj assuming
- forward — toward or at a place, point, or time in advance; onward; ahead: to move forward; from this day forward; to look forward.
- domineering — inclined to rule arbitrarily or despotically; overbearing; tyrannical: domineering parents.
- overbearing — domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- conceited — If you say that someone is conceited, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are far too proud of their abilities or achievements.
adjective assuming
- presumptuous — full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought, as by saying or doing something without right or permission.
- pretentious — characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter.
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- supercilious — haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.
noun assuming
- acting — Acting is the activity or profession of performing in plays or films.
- theatricals — of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances.
- theorization — to form a theory or theories.
- supposal — the act of supposing.
- takeover — the act of seizing, appropriating, or arrogating authority, control, management, etc.
conjunction assuming
- supposing — to assume (something), as for the sake of argument or as part of a proposition or theory: Suppose the distance to be one mile.
- suppose — to assume (something), as for the sake of argument or as part of a proposition or theory: Suppose the distance to be one mile.
- say — assay.
- if — a supposition; uncertain possibility: The future is full of ifs.
- imagine — to form a mental image of (something not actually present to the senses).
Antonyms for assuming
adj assuming
- unassuming — modest; unpretentious.
adjective assuming
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
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