supposed
Translation
meant to, expected to, believed to be, alleged
Examples
He was supposed to be here at nine.
He was supposed to be here at nine.
This is the supposed site of the battle.
This is the supposed site of the battle.
Grammar Patterns
be supposed ((to-inf)) to be expected or required to do (sth.) You're supposed to finish your homework.
supposed ((noun)) alleged or believed to be (sth.) The supposed expert was a fraud.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alleged, presumed, intended; Antonyms: actual, confirmed
Etymology
From Old French 'supposer' (to assume), from Latin 'sub-' (under) + 'ponere' (to place).
Memory Tips
Think 'suppose-d'. Something is *supposed* to be true, but it's just a supposition, not a confirmed fact.