Allegedly - English meaning

adverb

As far as one knows or can see.

Usage examples:

The child nodded, apparently content with the promise

Seemingly; as far as one can tell

adverb

According to what seems to be true or what is likely, based on what you know

Usage examples:

The computer trouble was apparently caused by a programming error.

adverb

As has been asserted, admitted, or stated publicly; openly.

Usage examples:

The article is avowedly a historical analysis

adverb

In a way that is stated publicly

Usage examples:

An avowedly feminist author, they have avowedly lofty motives.

verb

Exist.

Usage examples:

There are no easy answers

prefix

(forming verbs) all over; all round.

Usage examples:

Bespatter

abbreviation

Bachelor of education.

phrase

As said by most people

Usage examples:

By all accounts, san francisco is a city that's easy to fall in love with., his books, from all acc…

adverb

As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently.

Usage examples:

The party secretary resigned, ostensibly from ill health

adverb

In a way that appears or claims to be one thing when it is really something else

Usage examples:

He has spent the past three months in florida, ostensibly for medical treatment, but in actual fact…

adverb

Used to convey that what is asserted is very likely though not known for certain.

Usage examples:

It was not yet ten o'clock, so presumably the boys were still at the pub

adverb

Used to say what you think is the likely situation

Usage examples:

They can presumably afford to buy a bigger apartment., presumably he just forgot to send the letter.

adverb

As is presumed; supposedly.

Usage examples:

He is presumedly buried at tanglewood cemetery

adverb

Another word for presumably

adverb

As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; allegedly.

Usage examples:

The photos purportedly show nina with a lover

adverb

In a way that is stated to be true, although this may not be the case

Usage examples:

The study purportedly found that men married to smart women live longer.

adverb

Generally thought or claimed to be a certain way, although it may not be

Usage examples:

Complaints will be reviewed by a putatively independent panel., the film is a putatively heartwarmi…

adverb

According to what some say (used to express the speaker's belief that the information given is not necessarily true).

Usage examples:

He was in el salvador, reportedly on his way to texas

adverb

According to what people say or believe; supposedly.

Usage examples:

He reputedly gained a £1.2-million settlement at the end of their marriage

adverb

In a way that is said to be true, although it is not known to be certain

Usage examples:

She reputedly turned down a $2 million advertising contract., the leaves reputedly are good food fo…

adverb

According to what is generally assumed or believed (often used to indicate that the speaker doubts the truth of the statement).

Usage examples:

There were rumours of a rift between him and his colleagues, supposedly because they were jealous o…

adverb

According to what someone told you, or according to what is believed by many people to be true

Usage examples:

The tickets are supposedly in the mail., i’ve been down to the south of england where supposedly ki…