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allegedly

 

[ əˈlɛdʒɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a legal or formal context

According to what has been alleged but not proven

Synonyms

apparently, reportedly, supposedly.

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Word Description / Examples
allegedly

Used when presenting something that has been stated but not confirmed, often relating to criminal or controversial matters.

  • He allegedly stole the money from the company.
  • The mayor is allegedly involved in the scandal.
reportedly

Used for information that comes from reports or news sources, often without firsthand confirmation.

  • The president is reportedly visiting the flood-affected areas tomorrow.
  • The new policy is reportedly going to affect millions of people.
supposedly

Used to indicate that something is believed to be true, but there is doubt or skepticism.

  • He is supposedly the best player in the team.
  • Supposedly, the company will be launching a new product next month.
apparently

Used when conveying something that seems to be true based on the information available, often with an element of surprise or disbelief.

  • Apparently, he completed the project all by himself.
  • She didn’t show up to the meeting, apparently she's sick.

Examples of usage

  • He was allegedly seen entering the building on the night of the crime.
  • The company is allegedly involved in a tax evasion scheme.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a casual context

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

Synonyms

ostensibly, purportedly, supposedly.

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allegedly

Используется, когда мы говорим о чем-то, что ещё не доказано, основано на слухах или заявлениях, но не подтверждено доказательствами. Часто используется в новостях и юридическом контексте.

  • He was allegedly involved in the scandal.
  • The suspect is allegedly a known thief.
supposedly

Используется для обозначения чего-то, что считается правдой по слухам или заявлениям, но также подразумевается, что это может не быть правдой. Часто используется в повседневных разговорах.

  • The concert is supposedly starting at 8 PM.
  • Supposedly, he's an expert in this field, but I've never heard of him.
ostensibly

Употребляется, когда что-то выглядит как одно, но есть подозрение, что это на самом деле что-то другое. Часто используется для выражения иронии или скептицизма.

  • He took the job ostensibly to help others, but he was really just seeking more power.
  • The trip was ostensibly for business purposes, but they ended up spending most of the time sightseeing.
purportedly

Применяется, когда что-то утверждается или представляется таковым, но есть сомнения в его подлинности или правдивости. Слово может иметь нотку недоверия.

  • The artifact is purportedly from the 16th century.
  • They are purportedly the best team in the league, but their recent performance suggests otherwise.

Examples of usage

  • He allegedly borrowed money from his friend last week.
  • She allegedly has a new job lined up.

Translations

Translations of the word "allegedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alegadamente

🇮🇳 कथित तौर पर

🇩🇪 angeblich

🇮🇩 diduga

🇺🇦 нібито

🇵🇱 rzekomo

🇯🇵 伝えられるところでは

🇫🇷 prétendument

🇪🇸 supuestamente

🇹🇷 iddia edilene göre

🇰🇷 소문에 의하면

🇸🇦 من المفترض

🇨🇿 údajně

🇸🇰 údajne

🇨🇳 据称

🇸🇮 domnevno

🇮🇸 sagður

🇰🇿 болжам бойынша

🇬🇪 მტკიცებით

🇦🇿 guya

🇲🇽 supuestamente

Etymology

The word allegedly originated from the Middle English word 'alleggen', which meant 'to state as testimony'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in legal and casual contexts to indicate something that has been claimed but not proven. The term gained popularity in legal jargon and media reporting, often used to protect against potential defamation claims.

See also: allegation, allegations, alleged.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,596 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.