taking too much for granted; presumptuous
verb
- The definition of assuming is the action of formulating or verbalizing an idea for which there is no evidence.
An example of assuming is to expect a raise when given a promotion.
- Assuming is defined as taking on responsibility or fulfilling the obligations of someone else's position by taking over his job.
- An example of assuming is when you do extra duties at work.
- An example of assuming is taking on the responsibilities of someone who was fired.
- Assuming means fulfilling the obligations of someone else's position by taking over his job.
An example of assuming is taking on the responsibilities of someone who was fired.
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assuming
adjective
Presumptuous; arrogant.
conjunction
On the assumption that; supposing: Assuming the house is for sale, would you buy it?
Related Forms:
- as·sum′ing·ly
adverb
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Verb
- Present participle of assume.
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Sentence Examples
- Assuming this is true, what was the price?
- She believes you to be interested only in assuming her position.
- He'd entered twice since assuming his duties.
- "I'm assuming you already ate," Hannah said, nose crinkling.
- I was joking about being afraid of assuming his debts.
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Words near assuming in the dictionary
- assuming
- assumingly
- assumingness
- assumpsit