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Meaning of allegedly
The primary meaning of the word "allegedly" is to indicate that something is claimed to be true, but has not been proven.
Etymology of allegedly
The word "allegedly" originates from the verb "allege", which comes from the Old French word "allegier", meaning "to adduce as a proof or evidence", and the Latin word "allegare", meaning "to send or bring forth as a proof".
The adverb "allegedly" has been in use since the 15th century, and its meaning has evolved over time to convey a sense of uncertainty or doubt about the truth of a statement.
Synonyms
supposedly
reportedly
allegedly
apparently
seemingly
purportedly
ostensibly
nominally
professedly
avowedly
confessedly
admittedly
acknowledgedly
recognizably
noticeably
visibly
palpably
tangibly
manifestly
overtly
openly
admittedly
avowably
confessedly
reportedly
supposedly
presumably
probably
likely
plausibly
believably
credibly
conceivably
thinkably
imaginably
feasibly
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "allegedly" is an adverb used to indicate that something is claimed to be true, but has not been proven, or to express doubt about the truth of a statement.
- It can also be used to suggest that a statement is open to question or that its truth is uncertain.
Usage Examples
- The company is allegedly responsible for the environmental disaster.
- He allegedly stole the money from the safe.
- The new policy is allegedly designed to improve customer satisfaction.
- The teacher allegedly gave the student a failing grade without justification.
- The politician allegedly made a promise to reduce taxes, but it was later revealed to be a campaign tactic.
Antonyms
undoubtedly
certainly
definitely
clearly
obviously
unmistakably
unquestionably
indisputably
incontestably
irrefutably
demonstrably
provably
verifiably
confirmably
authentically
genuinely
truly
really
actually
factually
actually
really
in fact
indeed
surely
without a doubt
beyond a doubt
manifestly
evidently
apparently
plainly
patently