adj
Uncommon
rumored
Rumored (adj) means Said to be true by unconfirmed reports. Example: “The rumored merger was confirmed by the CEO the following week.”
adj
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Said to be true by unconfirmed reports.
"The rumored merger was confirmed by the CEO the following week."
How to use rumored
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReported informally but not officially confirmed.
UK vs US
American spelling; British English uses "rumoured."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more rumored
- Superlative
- most rumored
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The _____ merger was confirmed by the CEO the following week.
Rhymes for rumored
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What does “rumored” mean?
The word “rumored” means said to be true by unconfirmed reports. In plain terms, reported informally but not officially confirmed.
How do you use “rumored” in a sentence?
Here is “rumored” used in a sentence: “The rumored merger was confirmed by the CEO the following week.”
What part of speech is “rumored”?
“Rumored” is an adjective.
Is “rumored” a common word?
“Rumored” is an uncommon word in modern English.
