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Supposedly

usgb/səˈpəʊzɪdli/Volume
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Uncertainty

Use 'supposedly' when something is widely accepted but lacking solid proof.

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Tom is supposedly a great singer, but I've never heard him.
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Common Belief

It suggests what is generally believed to be the case, even if it's not verified.

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Dinosaurs are supposedly ancestors of birds.
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Hearsay Usage

Often used to report information heard from others, not first-hand knowledge.

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She's supposedly moved to a new city, according to rumors.
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