Supposedly vs Suppossedly

Learn correct “supposedly” vs wrong “suppossedly.”

suppossedly

Incorrect spelling - "Suppossedly" incorrectly doubles the “s.”

"suppossedly" is a common misspelling of "supposedly". Always use "supposedly" when referring to the correct word.

supposedly

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

Supposedly means allegedly or reportedly.

Definition of supposedly

"supposedly": Supposedly means allegedly or reportedly.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for supposedly

  • allegedly
  • presumably

Usage Examples

"Correct:" He supposedly won the prize.

"Correct:" It’s supposedly safe.

"Incorrect:" He suppossedly won the prize.

Notes:

  • “Supposedly” has one 's' after “suppo-”.
  • Means ‘believed to be true’.
  • Focus on the root “supposed”.
  • “Suppossedly” incorrectly doubles the 's'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Summary

“Supposedly” is correct; “suppossedly” is wrong.