[nq:1]They are similar in meaning. In what context are they non-interchangable? Same with the adverb assumably and presumably.[/nq] Presume can sometimes mean to go too far in acting unwarrantably or in taking liberties: "How dare you presume to address me in that manner sir!"
Assume can sometimes mean to take over the duties or responsibilities of some office: "He then assume
[nq:1]They are similar in meaning. In what context are they non-interchangable?[/nq] "To search (for something)" means "to look for something". "To research something" means to follow a programme of study and/or experiment in order to gain new knowledge. [nq:1]Same with the adverb assumably and presumably.[/nq] I've never heard of an adverb "assumably". John Ings has outlined the diffe