Supposedly vs Supposedlly
Learn correct “supposedly” vs wrong “supposedlly.”
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supposedlly
Incorrect spelling - "Supposedlly" wrongly doubles the L.
"supposedlly" is a common misspelling of "supposedly". Always use "supposedly" when referring to the correct word.
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supposedly
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Supposedly means according to what is believed.
Definition of supposedly
"supposedly": Supposedly means according to what is believed.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for supposedly
- • allegedly
- • apparently
Usage Examples
"Correct:" He was supposedly there.
"Correct:" It is supposedly true.
"Incorrect:" He was supposedlly there.
Notes:
- • “Supposedly” has only one 'l' before -ly.
- • Means ‘according to what is believed’.
- • Root is “supposed” + “ly”.
- • “Supposedlly” incorrectly doubles the 'l'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Summary
“Supposedly” is correct; “supposedlly” is a double-L error.