Collocations for "supposedly"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "supposedly" in context.
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supposedly
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adv
- is supposedly [true, false, fake]
- is supposedly a [lie, myth, hoax, fake, copy]
- is supposedly [due to, because of]
- is supposedly responsible for
- was supposedly [found, born, discovered] in
- was supposedly [written, inspired, provoked, caused] by
- was supposedly made to [provide]
- is supposedly [based, molded, designed] on
- is supposedly said to have [stolen, killed]
- is supposedly [going, trying, attempting] to
- are supposedly lacking in [confidence, supplies, quality]
- is supposedly in [charge, control, command] (of)
- is supposedly under control
- supposedly [came, left, went] (already)
- supposedly [died, killed, lived]
- made supposedly to [provide, ensure, protect]
- obtained supposedly from [abroad, criminals, natural sources]
- obtained supposedly through [illegal means, distributors]
- [yes, well], supposedly
'supposedly' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):