supposedly

Supposedly is defined as according to what is believed.

(adverb)

An example of supposedly is a teen saying he did his homework, although his mother is sure she saw him talking on the phone.

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See supposedly in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

according to what is, was, or may be supposed

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