Asume vs. Assume: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 2, 2023
Asume is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is Assume, which means to take on or accept a role or responsibility.
Which is correct: Asume or Assume
How to spell Assume?
Asume is Incorrect
Assume is Correct
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Key Differences
Assume has two 's' letters, while Asume only has one.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 02, 2023
Remember the double 's' as in "surely someone".
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Oct 02, 2023
Link Assume with "assumption" which also has a double 's'.
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Oct 02, 2023
Think of the phrase "Don't assume, or you make an 'ass' out of 'u' and 'me'."
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Oct 02, 2023
"Asume" is a misspelling, so always assume it's wrong!
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Oct 02, 2023
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Asume and Assume Definitions
Assume
To take for granted or without proof.
Do not assume her statement is true.
Sara Rehman
Sep 14, 2023
Assume
To take on or accept a role or responsibility.
She assumed the position of CEO.
Sara Rehman
Sep 14, 2023
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Assume
To adopt a certain expression or demeanor.
He assumed a look of surprise.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 14, 2023
Assume
To take upon oneself (a duty or obligation)
Assume responsibility.
Assume another's debts.
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
To take on (an appearance, role, or form, for example); adopt
"The god assumes a human form" (John Ruskin).
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
To make a supposition; suppose or believe
"Is Kay's husband coming to dinner too?" "I assume so.".
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
To take on a position, duty or form
Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate
He assumed an air of indifference
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.
Trembling they stand while Jove assumes the throne.
The god assumed his native form again.
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.
The consequences of assumed principles.
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.
Ambition assuming the mask of religion.
Assume a virtue, if you have it not.
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Assume
To receive or adopt.
The sixth was a young knight of lesser renown and lower rank, assumed into that honorable company.
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Assume
Take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof;
I assume his train was late
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities;
When will the new President assume office?
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect;
His voice took on a sad tone
The story took a new turn
He adopted an air of superiority
She assumed strange manners
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person;
I'll accept the charges
She agreed to bear the responsibility
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Assume
Occupy or take on;
He assumes the lotus position
She took her seat on the stage
We took our seats in the orchestra
She took up her position behind the tree
Strike a pose
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession;
He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town
He usurped my rights
She seized control of the throne after her husband died
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
Make a pretence of;
She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
He feigned sleep
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
Christianity, obsolete; take up someone's soul into heaven;
This is the day when May was assumed into heaven
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Sep 08, 2023
Assume
Put clothing on one's body;
What should I wear today?
He put on his best suit for the wedding
The princess donned a long blue dress
The queen assumed the stately robes
He got into his jeans
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Sep 08, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Assume?
It derives from Latin "assumere" meaning "to take up or adopt."
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Oct 02, 2023
Which vowel is used before Assume?
The letter "u" follows the initial "a" in "Assume".
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Oct 02, 2023
Which preposition is used with Assume?
Commonly "assume" is followed by "of" or "that".
Aimie Carlson
Oct 02, 2023
What is the plural form of Assume?
Verbs don't have plural forms, but the noun "assumption" does.
Janet White
Oct 02, 2023
Is the Assume term a metaphor?
By itself, no. But it can be used in metaphorical expressions.
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Oct 02, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Assume?
The stress is on the second syllable, "-sume".
Janet White
Oct 02, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Assume?
Typically, "that" can follow "assume" to introduce a clause.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 02, 2023
Is Assume an abstract noun?
"Assume" is a verb; however, "assumption" (its noun form) can be considered abstract.
Harlon Moss
Oct 02, 2023
Is the word Assume imperative?
It can be used as an imperative in sentences like "Assume the position!"
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Oct 02, 2023
Which determiner is used with Assume?
Typically, determiners aren't directly used with "assume" as it's a verb.
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Oct 02, 2023
Which article is used with Assume?
Depending on the context, both "an" and "the" can be used before the noun form "assumption".
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Oct 02, 2023
Is Assume a negative or positive word?
It's neutral but can be perceived as negative if making unwarranted assumptions.
Harlon Moss
Oct 02, 2023
Is Assume a vowel or consonant?
"Assume" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Janet White
Oct 02, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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