suppose
US
/səˈpoʊz/
UK
/səˈpəʊz/
Meaning
To think something is probably true, although you are not completely certain.
किसी बात को शायद सच मानना, जबकि आपको उसका पूरा यक़ीन न हो।
Examples
“I suppose the new café is open, but we should check before walking there.”
“Suppose the bus is delayed; we can call the office and explain.”
“His supposition that the shop was open proved wrong.”
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Not natural: I suppose to meet her at six.
Better: I am supposed to meet her at six.
Use “be supposed to” for an expected plan or duty; “suppose” alone does not take “to” here.
किसी तय उम्मीद या ज़िम्मेदारी के लिए “be supposed to” कहें; यहाँ अकेले “suppose to” सही नहीं है।
Not natural: I am suppose the shop is closed.
Better: I suppose the shop is closed.
For a present belief, use “suppose” directly; do not add “am” before it.
अपनी मौजूदा राय बताने के लिए सीधे “I suppose” कहें; उससे पहले “am” नहीं आता।
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Learner tip
“I suppose” often softens an opinion or shows uncertainty; “be supposed to” usually refers to an expectation or duty.
“I suppose” अक्सर राय को नरम या अनिश्चित बनाता है; “be supposed to” आम तौर पर उम्मीद या ज़िम्मेदारी बताता है।