🇬🇧 Supposedly meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

“Supposedly” is used when you talk about something that people say is true, but you don’t really believe it or you feel unsure. It’s like adding, “Well, that’s what they say, but I’m not so sure.” For example, if someone says, “This broccoli will make you super strong,” you might say, “Supposedly, broccoli makes you super strong,” which means that’s what people claim, but you don’t totally trust it.

The monster under my bed is supposedly scary, but I heard it scream when it saw my dirty socks.

The spaghetti was supposedly “bite-sized,” but one noodle slapped me in the eye.

The soap is supposedly “unscented,” but I now smell like a confused lemon.

Our pet turtle supposedly moves slowly, but it zooms away every time I try to give it a bath.

Supposedly, honey never spoils—even jars found in ancient tombs are still good—so basically, bees invented the world’s most delicious time capsule.

At the empty park, children said the old swing was magic. Supposedly it granted wishes. Supposedly it sang at night. Supposedly it knew your name. Supposedly the moon would bend closer. Supposedly coins turned to stars. I sat, heart loud, pushed once. Only leaves fell. I smiled, left a coin, and walked home.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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