allegedly
Translation
supposedly, reportedly
Examples
He was allegedly seen leaving the building.
He was allegedly seen leaving the building.
Allegedly, the documents were stolen last night.
Allegedly, the documents were stolen last night.
Grammar Patterns
((+ verb phrase)) used to modify a verb He was allegedly seen leaving the building.
((+ clause)) used at the start of a sentence Allegedly, the documents were stolen last night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supposedly, reportedly, purportedly; Antonyms: certainly, definitely
Etymology
From the adjective 'alleged' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This adverb is often used by journalists to report on claims that are not yet proven facts.