Supose vs. Suppose — Which is Correct Spelling?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on March 28, 2024
"Supose" is the incorrect spelling, while "Suppose" is the correct spelling and means to assume something without certainty.
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Which is correct: Supose or Suppose
How to spell Suppose?
Supose
Incorrect Spelling
Suppose
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
Visualize the word “pose” at the end; it's "sup-pose," not "sup-ose."
Think of the phrase: "suppose is proper," focusing on the 'p's.
Remember that "suppose" contains two 'p's like in "puppy."
Suppose you forget how to spell it? Just add an extra 'p'!
Associate "suppose" with "proposition," both having double 'p's.
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How Do You Spell Suppose Correctly?
Incorrect: Supose I will see you at the party.
Correct: Suppose I will see you at the party.
Incorrect: Did you supose that was the answer?
Correct: Did you suppose that was the answer?
Suppose Definitions
It can refer to the act of taking for granted or as true.
Let's suppose, for a moment, that he's right.
Suppose also indicates making a suggestion.
Suppose we meet up tomorrow?
Suppose means to assume something to be the case without proof.
I suppose she'll arrive at 3 PM.
It can describe the act of expecting or requiring.
What do you suppose he wants?
Suppose denotes introducing a hypothesis in a condition.
Suppose it rains, what's our plan?
Think or assume that something is true or probable but lack proof or certain knowledge
I suppose I got there about noon
He supposed the girl to be about twelve
Be required to do something because of the position one is in or an agreement one has made
I'm supposed to be meeting someone at the airport
To assume to be true or real for the sake of argument or explanation
Suppose we win the lottery.
To believe, especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps.
To consider to be probable or likely
I suppose it will rain.
To imply as an antecedent condition; presuppose
"Patience must suppose pain" (Samuel Johnson).
To consider as a suggestion
Suppose we dine together.
To imagine; conjecture.
(transitive) To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
I suppose we all agree that this is the best solution.
(transitive) To theorize or hypothesize.
Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C.
(transitive) To imagine; to believe; to receive as true.
To reckon to be, to account or esteem as.
(transitive) To require to exist or to be true; to imply by the laws of thought or of nature.
Purpose supposes foresight.
(transitive) To put by fraud in the place of another.
To represent to one's self, or state to another, not as true or real, but as if so, and with a view to some consequence or application which the reality would involve or admit of; to imagine or admit to exist, for the sake of argument or illustration; to assume to be true; as, let us suppose the earth to be the center of the system, what would be the result?
Suppose they take offence without a cause.
When we have as great assurance that a thing is, as we could possibly, supposing it were, we ought not to make any doubt of its existence.
To imagine; to believe; to receive as true.
How easy is a bush supposed a bear!
Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men, the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead.
To require to exist or to be true; to imply by the laws of thought or of nature; as, purpose supposes foresight.
One falsehood always supposes another, and renders all you can say suspected.
To put by fraud in the place of another.
To make supposition; to think; to be of opinion.
Supposition.
Express a supposition;
Let us say that he did not tell the truth
Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
Expect, believe, or suppose;
I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
I thought to find her in a bad state
He didn't think to find her in the kitchen
I guess she is angry at me for standing her up
To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds;
Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
Take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand;
I presuppose that you have done your work
Require as a necessary antecedent or precondition;
This step presupposes two prior ones
Suppose Meaning in a Sentence
I suppose we should start the project tomorrow.
I suppose he didn't understand the question.
We suppose the trip will take about five hours.
They suppose the museum will be crowded today.
Do you suppose she will come to the meeting?
I suppose it's too late to change plans now.
They suppose that it will rain later.
I suppose we could try a different approach.
Do you suppose we need to call ahead?
Do you suppose there's a better way to do this?
It's hard to suppose what will happen next.
It's safe to suppose they won't agree with the plan.
Suppose we take a break and come back to this problem later.
Suppose you're right, what do we do then?
They suppose someone will volunteer to help.
I suppose we'll find out soon enough.
I suppose that makes sense.
Suppose we got lost, what would we do?
I suppose I'll see you tomorrow then.
I suppose we could ask for directions.
Do you suppose we'll need reservations?
Suppose Idioms & Phrases
Suppose so
To agree somewhat reluctantly or without full conviction.
Do you think it'll work? I suppose so.
Let's suppose for a moment
Imagine temporarily that something is true.
Let's suppose for a moment we had unlimited resources.
Suppose that's true
If what you're saying is indeed accurate.
Suppose that's true, we still need to find a way to implement it.
Common Curiosities
Which preposition is used with Suppose?
Depends on context. "to" can be used as in "suppose to."
What is the verb form of Suppose?
Suppose is already in its verb form.
What is the singular form of Suppose?
Suppose.
Which conjunction is used with Suppose?
"that" can often follow, as in "I suppose that..."
Why is it called Suppose?
It derives from Latin "supponere" meaning "to put under."
What is the pronunciation of Suppose?
/səˈpoʊz/
What is the root word of Suppose?
The Latin "supponere."
Which vowel is used before Suppose?
"a" as in "a suppose."
What is the plural form of Suppose?
Supposes (when considering its third person singular form).
Is Suppose a noun or adjective?
It's primarily a verb.
Is the word Suppose imperative?
It can be used in an imperative form, e.g., "Suppose we consider this option."
Which article is used with Suppose?
Typically, "the" or "a" can be used depending on context.
How many syllables are in Suppose?
Two.
What is a stressed syllable in Suppose?
The second syllable: "pose."
What is the opposite of Suppose?
Disregard.
What is the second form of Suppose?
Supposed.
Is Suppose a negative or positive word?
Neutral; it's neither inherently negative nor positive.
How do we divide Suppose into syllables?
Sup-pose.
What part of speech is Suppose?
Verb.
What is another term for Suppose?
Assume.
Is Suppose an abstract noun?
No.
Is Suppose a countable noun?
No, it's primarily a verb.
Is Suppose a collective noun?
No.
Is the Suppose term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used in metaphorical expressions.
Which determiner is used with Suppose?
"the" or "a," depending on context.
How is Suppose used in a sentence?
"I suppose you have a point."
Is Suppose a vowel or consonant?
The word "Suppose" contains both vowels and consonants.
What is the third form of Suppose?
Supposed.
Is Suppose an adverb?
No.
What is the first form of Suppose?
Suppose.
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