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supposedly

/səˈpōzdli/ adverb · British & US
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What does supposedly mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something is believed or thought to be true, but not necessarily proven or confirmed.

Example

"She was supposedly a great singer, but I've never heard her perform."

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