Suppost vs. Supposed: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 15, 2023
"Suppost" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Supposed," meaning assumed to be true or believed.
Which is correct: Suppost or Supposed
How to spell Supposed?
Suppost is Incorrect
Supposed is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "pose" as the center of "supposed," signifying a position or stance.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 14, 2023
"Supposed" comes with the idea of presumption, so remember the "d."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 14, 2023
Connect it to "impose" to recall the "-pose" structure.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 14, 2023
Think of "supposed" as "su-posed" emphasizing the "p."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 14, 2023
Associate with "proposed" for the similarity in ending.
Harlon Moss
Oct 14, 2023
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Suppost and Supposed Definitions
Supposed
Required or expected, especially by tradition or etiquette.
He did what he was supposed to do.
Sara Rehman
Sep 05, 2023
Supposed
Represented or imagined as being.
The supposed location of the hidden treasure.
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Sep 05, 2023
Supposed
(also sə-pōzĭd) Presumed to be true or real without conclusive evidence
A supposed spy.
The supposed decline of culture.
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Sep 04, 2023
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Supposed
(also sə-pōst) Intended
Medication that is supposed to relieve pain.
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Sep 04, 2023
Supposed
Presumed to be true, but without proof
Muhammad is the supposed messenger of God.
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Sep 04, 2023
Supposed
(with infinitive) Generally considered or expected.
The movie is supposed to be good.
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Sep 04, 2023
Supposed
(with infinitive) Having an obligation.
You are not supposed to smoke in the restaurant. [Note: this means, you are obliged not to smoke.]
The phone is supposed to come with a manual.
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Sep 04, 2023
Supposed
Commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds;
The foundling's putative father
The reputed (or purported) author of the book
The supposed date of birth
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Sep 04, 2023
Supposed
Designed to;
Medication that is supposed to relieve pain
What's that gadget supposed to do?
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Sep 04, 2023
Supposed
Required or under orders;
I'm supposed to be there at ten
He was supposed to go to the store
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Sep 04, 2023
Supposed
Based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence;
Theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural
The supposed reason for his absence
Suppositious reconstructions of dead languages
Supposititious hypotheses
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Sep 04, 2023
Supposed
Assumed to be true without conclusive evidence.
The supposed benefits of the new drug are still being tested.
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Sep 05, 2023
Supposed
Given as an explanation; alleged.
The supposed reason for his absence was illness.
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FAQs
Which preposition is used with Supposed?
"To" is commonly used, as in "supposed to."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 14, 2023
What is the plural form of Supposed?
Adjectives in English don't typically have plurals.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 14, 2023
Which vowel is used before Supposed?
Either "a" or "the" can precede "supposed" based on the sentence context.
Janet White
Oct 14, 2023
Why is it called Supposed?
It is called "supposed" because it indicates an assumption or belief.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 14, 2023
Is Supposed a negative or positive word?
"Supposed" is neutral; its connotation depends on context.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 14, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Supposed?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the sentence (e.g., and, but, or).
Harlon Moss
Oct 14, 2023
What is the singular form of Supposed?
"Supposed" is an adjective and does not have a singular form.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 14, 2023
Is the word Supposed imperative?
No, "supposed" is not in the imperative form.
Janet White
Oct 14, 2023
What is the opposite of Supposed?
The opposite might be "confirmed" or "established."
Janet White
Oct 14, 2023
Which article is used with Supposed?
Either "a" or "the" can be used, depending on the context.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 14, 2023
Is Supposed a vowel or consonant?
"Supposed" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Sara Rehman
Oct 14, 2023
Is the Supposed term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used in metaphorical contexts.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 14, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Supposed?
The second syllable, "posed," is stressed.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 14, 2023
Which determiner is used with Supposed?
Determiners like "this," "that," "my," "his," etc. can be used.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 14, 2023
How is Supposed used in a sentence?
"She is supposed to be at the meeting by now."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 14, 2023
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