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In that case, consider rethinking your use of the word "supposed". Most native speakers from my part of the US will interpret that use to mean something similar
by throwawayjava 7y ago
In that case, consider rethinking your use of the word "supposed". Most native speakers from my part of the US will interpret that use to mean something similar to "ostensible".
I.e., if you want to avoid confusion, don't ever say "supposedly X" if you actually do believe "X" is a fact.
Oxford has this to say on supposedly: "used to show that you do not believe that something you have been told is true". Hope that helps
- ryanlool 7y agoSurely it's a supposed or ostensible act until he's actually convicted?