adjective
- generally believed or assumed to be true, but not necessarily so
- expected or required to do something
Usage: used with ‘to be’
Examples
- The supposed expert couldn’t answer basic questions.
- This medicine is supposed to help with headaches.
- You’re supposed to turn in your homework by Friday.
- The supposed treasure was never found.
- Students are supposed to wear uniforms to school.
- The supposed shortcut actually took longer.
- I’m supposed to meet my friend at the library.