assuming

Pluralassumings

1. 1
   verb

   Present participle and gerund of assume. Use this form for something happening now or as an action word.

   Assuming we leave early, we should beat the traffic.

   He is assuming a new role at work next month.

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2. 2
   adjective

   Acting proud and rude, as if you are better than everyone around you.

   Like someone who pushes to the front of the line because they think they matter more.

   His assuming manner annoyed everyone at the meeting.

   She is too assuming for someone so new to the job.

   Similarpresumptuous, arrogant, haughty, conceited, overbearing

   Oppositemodest, humble, unassuming, meek

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   A thing you believe is true without checking it first.

   Like guessing what is inside a box without ever opening it.

   That was a risky assuming to make without any facts.

   Her quick assuming about the stranger turned out to be wrong.

   Similarassumption, supposition, presumption, premise

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