alleged
Translation
supposed, claimed, purported
Examples
The alleged thief was arrested by the police.
The alleged thief was arrested by the police.
He was found guilty of the alleged crime.
He was found guilty of the alleged crime.
Grammar Patterns
((+ noun)) used before a noun The alleged thief was arrested.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supposed, purported, claimed; Antonyms: confirmed, proven
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to allege'.
Memory Tips
Use 'alleged' before a noun (e.g., 'the alleged thief') to show that something is claimed but not yet proven.