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Granted vs Supposed - What's the difference?

granted | supposed |

As verbs the difference between granted and supposed

is that granted is past tense of grant while supposed is past tense of suppose.

As an adverb granted

is Used to concede a point, often before stating some contrasting information.

As a preposition granted

is used to mark the premise of a syllogistic argument
Granted that he has done nothing wrong, he should be set free.
Granted the lack of evidence, we can make no such conclusion.

Synonyms

* (used to mark the premise of an argument) given

See also

* take for granted

Anagrams

*

supposed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (suppose)
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • Presumed to be true, but without proof
  • Jesus is the supposed son of God.
  • (with infinitive) Generally considered or expected.
  • ''The movie is supposed to be good.
  • (with infinitive) Having an obligation.
  • You are not supposed to smoke in the restaurant.'' [Note: this means, you are obliged ''not to smoke.]
    The phone is supposed to come with a manual.
  • (with infinitive) Intended.
  • The phone is supposed to save us time.

    Derived terms

    * supposedly * supposed to

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