conj
supposing
suh-POH-zihng
Supposing (conj) means used to introduce a hypothetical situation, meaning "if.". Example: “Supposing it rains — what's the backup plan?”
conj
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Used to introduce a hypothetical situation, meaning "if."
"Supposing it rains — what's the backup plan?"
"Supposing you won the lottery, what would you buy first?"
How to use supposing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA way of introducing a hypothetical, meaning roughly "if" or "what if."
Common pairings
supposing that
just supposing
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_____ it rains — what's the backup plan?
Rhymes for supposing
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What does “supposing” mean?
The word “supposing” means used to introduce a hypothetical situation, meaning "if.". In plain terms, a way of introducing a hypothetical, meaning roughly "if" or "what if.".
How do you pronounce “supposing”?
“Supposing” is pronounced suh-POH-zihng (/səˈpoʊzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “supposing” in a sentence?
Here is “supposing” used in a sentence: “Supposing it rains — what's the backup plan?”
What part of speech is “supposing”?
“Supposing” is a conjunction.
