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assumed

uh-SOOMD/əˈsjuːmd/UKuh-SYOOMD/əˈsjuːmd/

3 meanings of assumed

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  1. 1
    verb
    Simple past and past participle of assume. Use this form for something that already happened.

    She assumed her sister had already left for school.

    He assumed the new job at the start of the month.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Thought to be true even though no one has proven it.

    Like deciding an answer is right before you actually check it.

    The assumed cause of the crash turned out to be wrong.

    Their assumed savings did not match the real total in the bank.

    Similarunderstood

    Oppositeproven, verified, actual

  3. 3
    adjective
    Put on falsely in order to trick or fool other people, not real.

    Like wearing a mask so people can't see the real you.

    He traveled under an assumed name to avoid the reporters.

    Her assumed cheerfulness fooled no one at the party.

    Similarfalse, fictitious, feigned, pretended, fake

    Oppositereal, genuine, true, authentic

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assumed is a form of assume

assume, verb: To believe something is true without checking it or having proof. Full entry

Forms
assumeassumes he/she/itassuming -ing formassumed past tense, past participle
Spelling
assume → assumed: add -d
Sound
The ending sounds like /d/.

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