suppose

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

to presume to be true; to hypothesize; to believe

Part of speech:

Verb

Forms: supposed; supposed; supposing

Example sentences with this word:

In usage, 'not supposed’ can have a fairly strong implication that you are not allowed to do something, but people commonly do it anyway and get by with it. So it commonly takes on the meaning of an unenforced rule or obligation. It can mean should, not does. I was supposed to meet her for lunch. This strongly implies that she did not show up. You would not say this if she did show up.

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TOEIC

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