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Tung Quoc Posted 20 years ago
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assume vs suppose
Do assume and suppose have the same meaning and interchangeable? If not, what is the difference in meaning btw them?
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When used in conversation, I think that 'assume' a little more forceful, and a little more formal; and 'suppose' is a little more gentle and informal. For example: imagine two friends are trying to sneak into a bar with fake identification cards. ' suggests some arrogance and annoyance.
- When used in conversation, I think that 'assume' a little more forceful, and a little more formal; and 'suppose' is a little more gentle and informal.
- For example: imagine two friends are trying to sneak into a bar with fake identification cards.
- ' suggests some arrogance and annoyance.
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When used in conversation, I think that 'assume' a little more forceful, and a little more formal; and 'suppose' is a little more gentle and informal.
For example: imagine two friends are trying to sneak into a bar with fake identification cards. One might say to the other, in a friendly, conspiratorial way: 'Do you suppose we'll get past the doorman with these fake I.Ds?' However, '
For example: imagine two friends are trying to sneak into a bar with fake identification cards. One might say to the other, in a friendly, conspiratorial way: 'Do you suppose we'll get past the doorman with these fake I.Ds?' However, '
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