alleged

adjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

Said to be true but not yet proved.

Meaning of «alleged»

adjective

said to be true but not yet proved

The alleged thief was arrested near the store.

Translation

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The difference between similar words

said to be true, but doubtful

supposedbelieved or said to be so, but maybe not trueThe supposed expert gave us bad advice.

allegedsaid without proof, especially about a crimeThe alleged thief denied everything.

so-calledcalled this, but the speaker does not believe itYour so-called friends never help you.

Word family

allege B1 · verballegation B1 · nounalleged B2 · adjectiveallegedly B1 · adverb

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