“Supposably, the train is late.”
Grammar Entry 669 / 1011 60-second read
Supposably vs. Supposedly
Usually intended: SUPPOSEDLY.
The comparisoni
“Supposedly, the train is late.”
The ruleii
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Prefer SUPPOSEDLY.
SUPPOSABLY exists (= "conceivably") but is rarely what speakers mean. SUPPOSEDLY (= "so it is said") is usually intended.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Friends: Joey's "supposably" was a punchline.