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Supposed vs Supported - What's the difference?

supposed | supported |

As verbs the difference between supposed and supported

is that supposed is past tense of suppose while supported is past tense of support.

As adjectives the difference between supposed and supported

is that supposed is presumed to be true, but without proof while supported is held in position, especially from below.

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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    * English heteronyms

    supported

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Held in position, especially from below.
  • Furnished with corroborating evidence.
  • Helped or aided.
  • Having supporters.

    • Antonyms

    * unsupported

    Verb

    (head)
  • (support)