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supposing

[ suh-poh-zing ]

conjunction

  1. upon the supposition or premise that; in the event that.


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Other Words From

  • nonsup·posing adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of supposing1

First recorded in 1835–45; suppose, -ing 2

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Example Sentences

And supposing they do—will they really fight for it, thoroughly and relentlessly?

Woodward is supposing that the supercommittee was the only place for discussions about a bargain including revenues.

As such, there seems no compelling reason for supposing that it be listened to in respectful, forelock-tugging silence.

At last it seemed that they might proceed with the business upon which they were come; but Garnache was wrong in so supposing.

He said there was a vacancy on the Kingstown Board; and, supposing the seat was offered to me, would I be free to accept it?

The purchaser bought supposing that there was no such deficit, but perhaps a small one, what would a court do?

Well, you see there are four of us, and supposing grandfather is looking for us, it will be easier to find four than one.

But the matter stands thus: that my talent, supposing I really have any, would hardly develop now.

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