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Supposed vs Supposer - What's the difference?

supposed | supposer |

As a verb supposed

is (suppose).

As an adjective supposed

is presumed to be true, but without proof.

As a noun supposer is

one who supposes.

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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    supposer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who supposes.
  • * 1834 , Sir James Mackintosh, History of the revolution in England in 1688
    • It is evident, however, that such suppositions can do no more than illustrate the peculiar opinions of the supposer , and cannot prove that which, in the nature of things, they pre-suppose.
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