assumption
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
something that you accept as true or certain to happen, even if you do not have any proof.
a belief or proposition accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof or demonstration.
Simple“The whole plan was based on the assumption that the weather would stay fine.”
In context“The economic forecast relies on the flawed assumption that consumer spending will remain stable despite rising interest rates.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the act of taking a position of power or starting a new responsibility.
the act of taking on or adopting a role, responsibility, or position of power.
Simple“His assumption of the role of manager surprised everyone in the office.”
In context“The sudden assumption of emergency powers by the president triggered widespread protests across the capital.”
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'of'.
SynonymsAntonymsrelinquishmentsurrender - 03 C2 Proficiency
the belief in some Christian churches that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken into heaven.
the doctrine or festival commemorating the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
Simple“Many countries have a public holiday in August to celebrate the Assumption.”
In context“The cathedral features a stunning Renaissance painting depicting the Assumption of the Virgin surrounded by angels.”
Usage additional assumption · assumption hold · assumption imply
“Under New York State’s Medicaid-funded homecare system, employers must pay wages for 13 hours of a 24-hour shift, under the assumption that workers use the remaining 11 hours to eat and sleep.”
“And this non-appearance presents a more serious challenge to modern scientific assumptions than any UFO sighting.”