assumed
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
something that is accepted as true even if there is no proof yet.
presumed to be true or valid based on probability or previous patterns, though not yet verified.
Simple“The assumed date for the party is Saturday, but we haven't received the invite yet.”
In context“The assumed benefits of the new policy were quickly overshadowed by the logistical challenges that emerged during the first month of implementation.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
a name or identity that is not real, often used to hide who you are.
adopted or pretended, typically to deceive others or protect one's true identity.
Simple“The spy traveled across the border using an assumed name.”
In context“He lived in the small coastal village for over a decade under an assumed identity, successfully evading the authorities who were searching for him.”
Synonyms
“It’s true that after the state assumed control over most education funding in 1994, revenues continued to increase for much of the next decade.”
“Scientists had long assumed that only microorganisms could break down these natural plastics.”