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adjective
1.
assumed as true, regardless of fact; hypothetical: a supposed case.
2.
accepted or believed as true, without positive knowledge: the supposed site of an ancient temple.
3.
merely thought to be such; imagined: supposed gains.
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Supposedly
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example Sentences
- Zinc supposedly helps the body's natural defenses work to their natural capacity and decrease the severity and length of a cold.
- Supposedly it can take some time to start working properly.
- Even when supposedly non-lethal weapons are used to subdue a suspect, people can still die.
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