supposed
word · lemma: suppose
/səˈpoʊzd/
suh-POHZD
/sʌpˈəʊz/
suh-POHZ
Definition
Used to say what is expected or required according to rules or plans, or what people believe is true.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly appears in phrases like 'supposed to' meaning 'expected to'. Often used to express obligation or assumption. Not a main verb itself; it works as part of fixed expressions. Be careful not to confuse 'supposed' (expectation) with 'suppose' (to think or assume).
Spanish: supuestoPortuguese (BR): supostoPortuguese (PT): supostoChinese (Simplified): 应该Chinese (Traditional): 應該Hindi: माना गयाArabic: من المفترضBengali: প্রত্যাশিত - অনুমিতRussian: по идее - должен - предполагаемыйJapanese: 〜することになっている - 〜するはずVietnamese: được cho là - dự kiếnKorean: 예정된 - ~하기로 되어 있는Turkish: gereken - olması beklenenUrdu: سمجھا جاتا ہے - متوقعIndonesian: seharusnya - diharapkan
Example Sentences
You are supposed to finish your homework before dinner.
basic
She is supposed to call me at 5 PM.
basic
I'm supposed to be really quiet because the baby is sleeping.
natural
The meeting is supposed to start at 9 AM.
basic
You're supposed to check in online 24 hours before your flight.
natural
He's not supposed to eat sweets before dinner, but he always does.
natural