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- pronunciation:
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poz
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
supposes, supposing, supposed |
| definition 1: |
When you suppose something, you imagine something that is not real or not likely to happen. You just picture it in your mind for a moment.
Suppose you had the chance to travel to the moon. Would you want to go?- synonyms:
- assume, imagine
- similar words:
- fancy
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| definition 2: |
When you suppose something, you're not sure it will happen, but you think it might be possible.
I suppose it could rain this afternoon, so I'd better wear my boots just in case.I suppose I could lend Josh the money if he promised to pay it back next week.- similar words:
- imagine
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| definition 3: |
"Suppose" sometimes means "believe" or "guess." When you suppose something, you believe it even though you know you might be wrong.
I had a good time at camp last year, so I suppose I'll have a pretty good time this year.That's my dog barking. I suppose he wants to come in.- synonyms:
- believe, guess
- similar words:
- imagine, judge, suspect
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| related words: |
consider, figure, guess, hope, pretend, think, trust |
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