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- [suh-poh-zing]
- /səˈpoʊ zɪŋ/
- /səˈpəʊz/
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- [suh-poh-zing]
- /səˈpoʊ zɪŋ/
Definitions of supposing word
- verb with object 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. 1
- verb with object supposing to consider (something) as a possibility suggested or an idea or plan proposed: Suppose we wait until tomorrow. 1
- verb with object supposing to believe or assume as true; take for granted: It is supposed that his death was an accident. 1
- verb with object supposing to think or hold as an opinion: What do you suppose he will do? 1
- verb with object supposing to require logically; imply; presuppose: The evidence supposes his presence near the scene. 1
- verb with object supposing (used in the passive) to expect or design; require or permit (followed by an infinitive verb): The machine is supposed to make noise. I'm not supposed to run fast. 1
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Origin of supposing
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; See origin at suppose, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Supposing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
supposing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
supposing usage trend in Literature
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conj supposing
- although — You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
- in case — an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something: Sailing in such a storm was a case of poor judgment.
- in spite of — a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
- much as — great in quantity, measure, or degree: too much cake.
prep supposing
- for — for loop
- for the sake of — for the good of
- go to — functioning properly and ready: two minutes before the satellite is to be launched and all systems are go.
- in favor of — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.
- in place of — instead of, replacing
conjunction supposing
- assuming — You use assuming or assuming that when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences.
noun supposing
- estimating — Present participle of estimate.
adjective supposing
- if — a supposition; uncertain possibility: The future is full of ifs.
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