The meaning of Rumour

adverb

Used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.

Usage examples:

He was allegedly a leading participant in the coup attempt

adverb

Used when something illegal or wrong is said to have been done, but has not been proved

Usage examples:

That's where he allegedly killed his wife., she was arrested for allegedly stealing a car., it’s a …

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.

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…

noun

An unfounded rumour or story.

Usage examples:

The old canard that la is a cultural wasteland

noun

The state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements.

Usage examples:

Winning the olympic title has brought her fame and fortune

noun

The state of being known for having or doing something important

Usage examples:

She came to the city seeking fortune and fame.

noun

A rumour or story, especially one that is untrue or absurd.

Usage examples:

I remembered the schoolyard furphies about sewer gangs

noun

A rumour (= unofficial interesting story or piece of news that might be either true or invented)

noun

Gossip.

Usage examples:

A bit of background goss

noun

Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true.

Usage examples:

He became the subject of much local gossip

verb

Engage in gossip.

Usage examples:

They would start gossiping about her as soon as she left

verb

Light informal conversation for social occasions

noun

Information received from other people which cannot be substantiated; rumour.

Usage examples:

According to hearsay, bez had managed to break his arm

noun

Information you have heard that might or might not be true

Usage examples:

The court cannot accept evidence based on hearsay and rumor.

noun

Facts provided or learned about something or someone.

Usage examples:

A vital piece of information

noun

News, facts, or knowledge

Usage examples:

An important piece of information, can you give us some information on tours to alaska?, informatio…

noun

Facts or details about a person, company, product, etc.

Usage examples:

Gather/get/obtain information can you tell me where i can obtain further information?, ask for/requ…

noun

Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events.

Usage examples:

I've got some good news for you

noun

Information or reports about recent events

Usage examples:

That's the best (piece of) news i've heard for a long time!, we've had no news of them since they l…

noun

A television or radio programme consisting of reports about recent events

Usage examples:

Was there anything interesting on the news tonight?, i saw it on the 6 o'clock news., uk i usually …

noun

The aftermost and highest deck of a ship, especially in a sailing ship where it typically forms the roof of a cabin in the stern.

Usage examples:

There on the poop stood captain meech

verb

(of a wave) break over the stern of (a ship), sometimes causing it to capsize.

Usage examples:

Off rame head we were badly pooped

verb

Stop functioning.

Usage examples:

The analogue tape fluttered slightly in pitch but didn't poop out

verb

Give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated.

Usage examples:

The minister reported a decline in milk production

noun

An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body.

Usage examples:

The chairman's annual report

verb

To give an account or representation of in words

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…

noun

Rumour; gossip.

Usage examples:

The scuttlebutt has it that he was a spy

noun

Information that may or may not be true; rumor

Usage examples:

Scuttlebutt around the office has it that he’s been fired.

noun

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

Usage examples:

There has been widespread speculation that he plans to quit

noun

The act of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain

Usage examples:

Rumours that the ceo is retiring have been dismissed as pure speculation., speculation about sth th…

noun

An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.

Usage examples:

An adventure story

noun

Variant spelling of storey.

noun

A part of a building comprising all the rooms that are on the same level.

Usage examples:

A three-storey building

verb

Speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words.

Usage examples:

The two men talked

noun

Communication by spoken words; conversation or discussion.

Usage examples:

There was a slight but noticeable lull in the talk

noun

A hot drink made by infusing the dried crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water.

Usage examples:

Katherine sipped her tea

verb

Drink tea or take afternoon tea.

Usage examples:

I teaed with professor herron

noun

The dried and cut leaves of esp. the tea plant, or a drink made by pouring hot water onto these

Usage examples:

[ u ] i’d love a nice cup of hot tea., [ c ] we have a variety of herbal teas.

noun

Talk about other people's lives that is usually unkind, disapproving, or not true

verb

Speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy.

Usage examples:

Alison was whispering in his ear

noun

A soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase.

Usage examples:

She spoke in a whisper

verb

To say something very quietly, using the breath but not the voice

Usage examples:

[ i ] what are you girls whispering about?, they spoke in whispers, not wanting anyone to hear them.

noun

A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.

Usage examples:

I don't like the word ‘unofficial’

verb

Express (something spoken or written) in particular words.

Usage examples:

He words his request in a particularly ironic way

exclamation

Used to express agreement or affirmation.

Usage examples:

Word, that's a good record, man