Word
reportedly
Phoneticsre·port·ed·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈpɔɹtədɫi/
UK/ɹɪpˈɔːtɪdli/
Sentence adverb
Definition
adv. according to what people say, though it might not be proven yet. You use this when you are sharing news or information that you haven't seen yourself.
adv. according to reports or rumors; used to indicate that a statement is based on hearsay rather than direct evidence. Often used in journalistic contexts to maintain objectivity or avoid liability.
Examples
“The famous actor is reportedly looking for a new house here.”
“The two companies are reportedly in talks to merge, though neither side has confirmed the deal yet.”
“The CEO reportedly offered her resignation during the emergency board meeting, although official minutes from the session have yet to be released to the public.”
Examples
simple
“The famous actor is reportedly looking for a new house here.”
contextual
“The two companies are reportedly in talks to merge, though neither side has confirmed the deal yet.”
complex
“The CEO reportedly offered her resignation during the emergency board meeting, although official minutes from the session have yet to be released to the public.”
Usage
Sentence adverb — typically placed at the beginning of a clause or between the subject and the main verb.
Real-World Examples
“Iran has reportedly already lost at least $6bn in oil revenues since the blockade, which Tehran called “ an act of piracy “, began on April 13.” “They reportedly entered the library by its main entrance mid-morning and headed towards the nearest metro station following the heist.” “Habba, 42, first joined Trump's personal legal team in 2021 after reportedly meeting him at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.” “Five teenagers have reportedly been arrested in connection to the teenage girl's death.” Etymology
From reported + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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