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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly means: Used to say that something is claimed to be true but has not been proved.

adverb

REPORTED CLAIMB2

Used to say that something is claimed to be true but has not been proved.

  • The money was allegedly stolen.
  • He allegedly sold private information to a rival company.
  • The suspect allegedly entered through an unlocked window.

Similar words: reportedly, supposedly

Common phrases: allegedly stolen, allegedly involved, allegedly responsible

Questions about allegedly

What does allegedly mean?

Used to say that something is claimed to be true but has not been proved.

What is allegedly in other languages?

Türkçe: iddiaya göre · Español: presuntamente · Français: prétendument · Deutsch: angeblich · Italiano: presumibilmente · 日本語: 伝えられるところでは

How do you pronounce allegedly?

It is pronounced /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/.

How do you use allegedly in a sentence?

The money was allegedly stolen. He allegedly sold private information to a rival company.

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