# suppose vs supposed

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### suppose
*verb · IPA /səˈpəʊz/ · frequency rank #2,703*
To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.

### supposed
*verb · IPA /səˈpəʊzd/ · frequency rank #1,321*
simple past and past participle of suppose

## Source
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