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Zygis Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Suppose - presuppose
Hello, could somebody explain to me what's the difference between suppose and presuppose? Or do they mean the same?
Also, is there any difference among these verbs: to suppose, to presume, to assume, when the meaning is - to think?
Thank you.
Also, is there any difference among these verbs: to suppose, to presume, to assume, when the meaning is - to think?
Thank you.
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Zygis Hello, could somebody explain to me what's the difference between suppose and presuppose? Or do they mean the same? They do not mean the same.
- Zygis Hello, could somebody explain to me what's the difference between suppose and presuppose?
- Or do they mean the same?
- They do not mean the same.
- It is very uncommon to use presuppose , which expresses a dependence of existence or truth between two things.
- The prediction of a drop in petrol prices presupposes a weak global economy and an uninterrupted oil supply.
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ZygisHello, could somebody explain to me what's the difference between suppose and presuppose? Or do they mean the same?They do not mean the same. It is very uncommon to use presuppose, which expresses a dependence of existence or truth between two things.
The prediction of a drop in petrol prices presupposes a weak global economy and
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